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 8378098 Details
Epoch: 392 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 84382339 epoch_slot_no: 401539 block_no: 8377921 slot_leader_id: 7257008 size: 44926 time: 2023-02-09 13:17:10 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x66cf950b4501d9d0f589a6550b411e5187121b28f0746d7393c371221f8c739bBlock Operator
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