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 8376049 Details
Epoch: 392 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 84340773 epoch_slot_no: 359973 block_no: 8375872 slot_leader_id: 4570659 size: 43277 time: 2023-02-09 01:44:24 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0b063eaa4a50a031789a87749c9a9f77f3116eba025dca798e1f7947dd0f7ebeBlock Operator
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