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 8380011 Details
Epoch: 393 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 84422865 epoch_slot_no: 10065 block_no: 8379834 slot_leader_id: 5588855 size: 76094 time: 2023-02-10 00:32:36 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x78ec55acfd88fbbbac17e66838ac38a4210c126410e66fa6f05cab3ae2e281bbBlock Operator
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