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 8380177 Details
Epoch: 393 Number of transactions in block: 45 slot_no: 84426624 epoch_slot_no: 13824 block_no: 8380000 slot_leader_id: 4606002 size: 69397 time: 2023-02-10 01:35:15 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x99416f6e0a6596cacdfca1d8ba125306e469c98c618ea1f182dca64032a0672eBlock Operator
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