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 8344699 Details
Epoch: 391 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 83689732 epoch_slot_no: 140932 block_no: 8344522 slot_leader_id: 5465683 size: 29524 time: 2023-02-01 12:53:43 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x176f5eef46f1da05000252c98e47fde29fe9c9ff32b0cf1dea905ca250e6ffdfBlock Operator
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