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 8372280 Details
Epoch: 392 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 84262099 epoch_slot_no: 281299 block_no: 8372103 slot_leader_id: 6405817 size: 60514 time: 2023-02-08 03:53:10 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x982c5f676b8c5f9cf9038d6f3d2b26e1cfde76723c28a2de4bfca00eb5164843Block Operator
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