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 8381174 Details
Epoch: 393 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 84446996 epoch_slot_no: 34196 block_no: 8380997 slot_leader_id: 4567284 size: 7856 time: 2023-02-10 07:14:47 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xedc5d3e4a5bf8c14ec72c6e56b53ee48f794f36093d347dea6ad44a4d12e5148Block Operator
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