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 8344645 Details
Epoch: 391 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 83688526 epoch_slot_no: 139726 block_no: 8344468 slot_leader_id: 7895044 size: 75952 time: 2023-02-01 12:33:37 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa1a9f4886ef82144a4de2bde8abc6e8ab11ce357f80b8826cdf2d95e138f2cd5Block Operator
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