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 8345056 Details
Epoch: 391 Number of transactions in block: 58 slot_no: 83697602 epoch_slot_no: 148802 block_no: 8344879 slot_leader_id: 4813093 size: 84935 time: 2023-02-01 15:04:53 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc61c9b9c223bfecf67746adc641f6f3db8c380431dc49e7dd1c2a9ec48c4cdf3Block Operator
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