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 8372100 Details
Epoch: 392 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 84258411 epoch_slot_no: 277611 block_no: 8371923 slot_leader_id: 6204553 size: 50571 time: 2023-02-08 02:51:42 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x02dc015f608eee9b60aec97c55a935d6e347a24cb79822562718a2aa45f1c094Block Operator
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