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 8375292 Details
Epoch: 392 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 84325553 epoch_slot_no: 344753 block_no: 8375115 slot_leader_id: 7148917 size: 38951 time: 2023-02-08 21:30:44 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x18a591f345aa0031f8c0679582ce577879901ccca7b34a65ea875ecacf250336Block Operator
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