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 8342672 Details
Epoch: 391 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 83648035 epoch_slot_no: 99235 block_no: 8342495 slot_leader_id: 5279020 size: 74873 time: 2023-02-01 01:18:46 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeea5d4cb061338ba6ae1e03276f9e7aebcbf913a1860d63aba0e85ad49261373Block Operator
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