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 8375957 Details
Epoch: 392 Number of transactions in block: 43 slot_no: 84338847 epoch_slot_no: 358047 block_no: 8375780 slot_leader_id: 5688247 size: 88474 time: 2023-02-09 01:12:18 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc01c8f3584c23f69ca08eb1c0d757a757d1d2a5c4565a6deef3d79d309ec2f23Block Operator
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