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 8375191 Details
Epoch: 392 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 84323347 epoch_slot_no: 342547 block_no: 8375014 slot_leader_id: 4567284 size: 82454 time: 2023-02-08 20:53:58 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4170db1a19747c296fcc5883a5008a79c2f72dd5c2f1282e77b86e6a07375188Block Operator
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