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 8373194 Details
Epoch: 392 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 84281711 epoch_slot_no: 300911 block_no: 8373017 slot_leader_id: 5086951 size: 22823 time: 2023-02-08 09:20:02 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x308d4dca467f905ed3d5d34a4e3d5a8700824cac14f29aa33d3683506915b21aBlock Operator
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