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 8342642 Details
Epoch: 391 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 83647436 epoch_slot_no: 98636 block_no: 8342465 slot_leader_id: 6207564 size: 32373 time: 2023-02-01 01:08:47 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa5348a9f29dbce4523be5b024808c826ee5e87933d3f15a4a79700765e1bc635Block Operator
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