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 8376382 Details
Epoch: 392 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 84347983 epoch_slot_no: 367183 block_no: 8376205 slot_leader_id: 5839077 size: 17324 time: 2023-02-09 03:44:34 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc260e5781865fa5ac7056db0ad3bc2f47a80482f6385d1e212c4a1b76a472738Block Operator
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