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 8373843 Details
Epoch: 392 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 84295405 epoch_slot_no: 314605 block_no: 8373666 slot_leader_id: 7399631 size: 27450 time: 2023-02-08 13:08:16 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x77bbd78dd8a64f19ae310490be455b67e7499dff9f5b3665a9edb9d39990a294Block Operator
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