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 8379525 Details
Epoch: 392 Number of transactions in block: 51 slot_no: 84411946 epoch_slot_no: 431146 block_no: 8379348 slot_leader_id: 7012380 size: 82382 time: 2023-02-09 21:30:37 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x18b8e38c75214e8a80f476504173f1d27911dc2de7c2c79175a10890c193d9a5Block Operator
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