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 8343182 Details
Epoch: 391 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 83658020 epoch_slot_no: 109220 block_no: 8343005 slot_leader_id: 5152360 size: 88682 time: 2023-02-01 04:05:11 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4183ab93a49a42a812d873272cf1693d4e948631ec92566aaaf71ef1b88f3681Block Operator
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