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 8376074 Details
Epoch: 392 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 84341437 epoch_slot_no: 360637 block_no: 8375897 slot_leader_id: 4569197 size: 76473 time: 2023-02-09 01:55:28 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xee27d90743818112c8af1ba497c209122a3c2ed0c3280ef7c97bef3beb66038cBlock Operator
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