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 8344552 Details
Epoch: 391 Number of transactions in block: 49 slot_no: 83686854 epoch_slot_no: 138054 block_no: 8344375 slot_leader_id: 7920586 size: 87959 time: 2023-02-01 12:05:45 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb3b5d0d68d972e989891a277c2e226a9700e0af623eea455d76e67138fa1efe8Block Operator
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