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 8344152 Details
Epoch: 391 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 83677878 epoch_slot_no: 129078 block_no: 8343975 slot_leader_id: 4561601 size: 51608 time: 2023-02-01 09:36:09 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x707b0dae682c27e6100a842a5b0a44d535422cf4f46c300b754ecfce8059d3f5Block Operator
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