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 8345167 Details
Epoch: 391 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 83699858 epoch_slot_no: 151058 block_no: 8344990 slot_leader_id: 7895822 size: 60632 time: 2023-02-01 15:42:29 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7ed78e2f7ce5d7906390c4f016a226932ae66a61a0ca7a7bf9e35f4eea33fc82Block Operator
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