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 8376177 Details
Epoch: 392 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 84344070 epoch_slot_no: 363270 block_no: 8376000 slot_leader_id: 5048264 size: 76378 time: 2023-02-09 02:39:21 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfa9651a6f4413b52ef09833bc2bc7dbb98a9d1ebdcb51a79a29dba32164b0c1fBlock Operator
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