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 8381414 Details
Epoch: 393 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 84452274 epoch_slot_no: 39474 block_no: 8381237 slot_leader_id: 4559599 size: 14757 time: 2023-02-10 08:42:45 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x23f957be551f5e5a14b8e31c38ecce332e637a87764796fdc1f7eb2a13b4de4fBlock Operator
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