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 8381776 Details
Epoch: 393 Number of transactions in block: 43 slot_no: 84459775 epoch_slot_no: 46975 block_no: 8381599 slot_leader_id: 4580757 size: 74808 time: 2023-02-10 10:47:46 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x884020341188ecf3885c9b8674935748a9f823d51cd0176ad5f890f1ba4bc2cbBlock Operator
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