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 8379131 Details
Epoch: 392 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 84403565 epoch_slot_no: 422765 block_no: 8378954 slot_leader_id: 4917548 size: 81670 time: 2023-02-09 19:10:56 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbdb011fcea46354f0444f5d1b22c28d107028b6e8608c529be2ad5ccd755de79Block Operator
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