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 8375514 Details
Epoch: 392 Number of transactions in block: 48 slot_no: 84330121 epoch_slot_no: 349321 block_no: 8375337 slot_leader_id: 5087110 size: 82176 time: 2023-02-08 22:46:52 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x31a0bb4741db1af256873a2bea2d947e76dd26ee201ff15548b0ac4469cb6625Block Operator
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