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 8371650 Details
Epoch: 392 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 84247754 epoch_slot_no: 266954 block_no: 8371473 slot_leader_id: 5581328 size: 66730 time: 2023-02-07 23:54:05 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd05fea4593c2e271788e04adae3a174b3e2645d2bfba9dbdf7e39fbd9265a572Block Operator
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