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 8384371 Details
Epoch: 393 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 84513768 epoch_slot_no: 100968 block_no: 8384194 slot_leader_id: 7311591 size: 36381 time: 2023-02-11 01:47:39 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5b83354ab9f0428979683d24936fe010976214508b989a1f3df14189133f42bdBlock Operator
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