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 8437184 Details
Epoch: 395 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 85612942 epoch_slot_no: 336142 block_no: 8437007 slot_leader_id: 5301100 size: 81680 time: 2023-02-23 19:07:13 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x19f0d1a7cdbce73addcce5fe3bd255be3fc41705075d45587e14a734a5e3216fBlock Operator
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