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 8377815 Details
Epoch: 392 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 84377127 epoch_slot_no: 396327 block_no: 8377638 slot_leader_id: 5723279 size: 13641 time: 2023-02-09 11:50:18 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x270e84bf6a587eb0d694c50e9a5ccd59fe45f1a206bdf26e2af8d69515e7db50Block Operator
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