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 8344708 Details
Epoch: 391 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 83689890 epoch_slot_no: 141090 block_no: 8344531 slot_leader_id: 7046799 size: 40467 time: 2023-02-01 12:56:21 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8566647da11fd8f4f862ceddd936683e8ed3bbb700f967ffa53fc6cd7b591bebBlock Operator
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