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 8344394 Details
Epoch: 391 Number of transactions in block: 53 slot_no: 83683783 epoch_slot_no: 134983 block_no: 8344217 slot_leader_id: 5307363 size: 88625 time: 2023-02-01 11:14:34 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa5d03ce2cf79115600e52d3c92bce90e80848e8626bed636d0d03bfa3a91ea6dBlock Operator
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