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 8384342 Details
Epoch: 393 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 84513211 epoch_slot_no: 100411 block_no: 8384165 slot_leader_id: 5386451 size: 68944 time: 2023-02-11 01:38:22 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb608fe8fc1f0cce32187e3d789a6ce71d36e71f7ef10793ec97787cc2f0b8b00Block Operator
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