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 8343706 Details
Epoch: 391 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 83669027 epoch_slot_no: 120227 block_no: 8343529 slot_leader_id: 4601213 size: 7363 time: 2023-02-01 07:08:38 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x370f26b6f932f670a37e708eb03465cd54f819db6c0fdb26d4b6297e3fc6ee61Block Operator
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