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 8378266 Details
Epoch: 392 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 84385654 epoch_slot_no: 404854 block_no: 8378089 slot_leader_id: 6204553 size: 43794 time: 2023-02-09 14:12:25 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xea9852224f33f20af68b412998362d74367612e5fd1e6dad6b2dcbbee05a2dddBlock Operator
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