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 8371428 Details
Epoch: 392 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 84243227 epoch_slot_no: 262427 block_no: 8371251 slot_leader_id: 4573368 size: 23080 time: 2023-02-07 22:38:38 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xef4da7c4f41a03260da99bda6c0cb879ad9e4c16dd666c27ee1bdd17a82bcb17Block Operator
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