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 8376113 Details
Epoch: 392 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 84342466 epoch_slot_no: 361666 block_no: 8375936 slot_leader_id: 4565685 size: 69015 time: 2023-02-09 02:12:37 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfd78977b5298e8d1812f5485d37cbbe977e9bb7de6c42cf00c42771b97d71735Block Operator
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