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 8344605 Details
Epoch: 391 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 83687541 epoch_slot_no: 138741 block_no: 8344428 slot_leader_id: 4560270 size: 48811 time: 2023-02-01 12:17:12 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1749e208bb5ff5b9226774c626ff756cc689e4fb5d99ede20e359ede9488645fBlock Operator
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