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 8377814 Details
Epoch: 392 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 84377123 epoch_slot_no: 396323 block_no: 8377637 slot_leader_id: 7830339 size: 37288 time: 2023-02-09 11:50:14 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdfce27450127ac465380bd0b32bb6eea7a03b6614e4cb1829c86c38de6a4ae38Block Operator
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