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 8345036 Details
Epoch: 391 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 83697177 epoch_slot_no: 148377 block_no: 8344859 slot_leader_id: 4558149 size: 88159 time: 2023-02-01 14:57:48 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcef57f44e87186ff3bb8da12d06011e5194b2b00edbcd775bdccb52ac9d932f5Block Operator
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