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 8374106 Details
Epoch: 392 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 84300895 epoch_slot_no: 320095 block_no: 8373929 slot_leader_id: 5492955 size: 41216 time: 2023-02-08 14:39:46 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x76f87f5f77e1f3492c9fbd84376504f8ad67d5a490747a332e7c059c8ef28e19Block Operator
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