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 8344332 Details
Epoch: 391 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 83682347 epoch_slot_no: 133547 block_no: 8344155 slot_leader_id: 7455086 size: 2842 time: 2023-02-01 10:50:38 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa8cb49fa7fa89b48b252e04a1a0196588c5536428d26793098fe794b1c6492a7Block Operator
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