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 8344510 Details
Epoch: 391 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 83685781 epoch_slot_no: 136981 block_no: 8344333 slot_leader_id: 5237644 size: 20582 time: 2023-02-01 11:47:52 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdacdd39c911f02fbb7179a9c789dae03da5ee3f0ae5c57dabf32ef29d80e0c13Block Operator
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