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 8374785 Details
Epoch: 392 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 84315075 epoch_slot_no: 334275 block_no: 8374608 slot_leader_id: 4900604 size: 33513 time: 2023-02-08 18:36:06 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf9fea1a573b051e6964b20d2478b3c2299cd0fd093ba44f33bf264a47f7485edBlock Operator
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