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 8344439 Details
Epoch: 391 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 83684514 epoch_slot_no: 135714 block_no: 8344262 slot_leader_id: 4559781 size: 75434 time: 2023-02-01 11:26:45 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9621aa0881b422176d53590fc70894883667a0462bcb38f6abac716eca87abb9Block Operator
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