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 8344095 Details
Epoch: 391 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 83676624 epoch_slot_no: 127824 block_no: 8343918 slot_leader_id: 5159587 size: 4885 time: 2023-02-01 09:15:15 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xec669f2b5dc84d7929a22c34172383df17d4daa2af2063f73de29116da71b908Block Operator
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