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 8344560 Details
Epoch: 391 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 83686986 epoch_slot_no: 138186 block_no: 8344383 slot_leader_id: 4809934 size: 47277 time: 2023-02-01 12:07:57 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x027584998b4d9fb0726973738f2e2dfcd3f592c0c8cf54d169f7e3562429944bBlock Operator
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