A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 8371012 Details
Epoch: 392 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 84234434 epoch_slot_no: 253634 block_no: 8370835 slot_leader_id: 4558699 size: 79867 time: 2023-02-07 20:12:05 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf7cc8f83d392ccdbb0ecf0532d7917a940cb9d8b301e4927112b70552e51e619Block Operator
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