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 8373877 Details
Epoch: 392 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 84296149 epoch_slot_no: 315349 block_no: 8373700 slot_leader_id: 8158224 size: 45203 time: 2023-02-08 13:20:40 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x41221c39594f5949e121fb32441eeddc750542127beac7e3a2060ae3fd0a0133Block Operator
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