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 8343285 Details
Epoch: 391 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 83660326 epoch_slot_no: 111526 block_no: 8343108 slot_leader_id: 4981372 size: 62019 time: 2023-02-01 04:43:37 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf62f4a256e470099ca62eb52216abf72e2b881f62f8003ef2a530d107aadd4b9Block Operator
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