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 8374555 Details
Epoch: 392 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 84310095 epoch_slot_no: 329295 block_no: 8374378 slot_leader_id: 7552966 size: 81589 time: 2023-02-08 17:13:06 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x230073e7c3afb0b80505a74cb31e97fb0d33703b05c7c2a954787eb2543daf84Block Operator
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