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 8378845 Details
Epoch: 392 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 84397692 epoch_slot_no: 416892 block_no: 8378668 slot_leader_id: 5014829 size: 87301 time: 2023-02-09 17:33:03 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x636c63e324561bb7535adacd1fb51b3633a29c0ce90dfb3dee02475ef46146e4Block Operator
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