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 8342851 Details
Epoch: 391 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 83651381 epoch_slot_no: 102581 block_no: 8342674 slot_leader_id: 7047164 size: 30344 time: 2023-02-01 02:14:32 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x36f1377662299bd400ed67267789db4db5a0cecb7c41a9c0ba19123acf29b349Block Operator
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