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 8376636 Details
Epoch: 392 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 84353298 epoch_slot_no: 372498 block_no: 8376459 slot_leader_id: 4618109 size: 47940 time: 2023-02-09 05:13:09 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5c285e4448d2e4170e73e5b927a76ed94cd315e90af2ffc3aa280ba5967f013cBlock Operator
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