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 8344961 Details
Epoch: 391 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 83695479 epoch_slot_no: 146679 block_no: 8344784 slot_leader_id: 4557910 size: 86486 time: 2023-02-01 14:29:30 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x385d6cb22c752ad567a3b587cf028fc223583b680363084f78d89d3191708621Block Operator
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