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 8373108 Details
Epoch: 392 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 84279617 epoch_slot_no: 298817 block_no: 8372931 slot_leader_id: 8278394 size: 23557 time: 2023-02-08 08:45:08 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x17c6c753dea9b2b062253776296f0ead220d922d252cd690c29aa989c6128570Block Operator
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