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 8378300 Details
Epoch: 392 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 84386496 epoch_slot_no: 405696 block_no: 8378123 slot_leader_id: 4587628 size: 54245 time: 2023-02-09 14:26:27 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5409c1cce1bdf1b9979088170d6b6e792d69e3cbac34228409df1ad6734dd631Block Operator
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