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 8381046 Details
Epoch: 393 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 84444533 epoch_slot_no: 31733 block_no: 8380869 slot_leader_id: 5047313 size: 10639 time: 2023-02-10 06:33:44 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x37d338a145f04f655fcf52425c82ec017e58848a9510b2d2d08244cbe9661c9bBlock Operator
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