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 8375197 Details
Epoch: 392 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 84323468 epoch_slot_no: 342668 block_no: 8375020 slot_leader_id: 5083768 size: 12681 time: 2023-02-08 20:55:59 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd1e543f3a08207e06e9a94fd64e26ef349beabc18de55e632dcc1671fa61a974Block Operator
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