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 8345476 Details
Epoch: 391 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 83706178 epoch_slot_no: 157378 block_no: 8345299 slot_leader_id: 4869078 size: 80412 time: 2023-02-01 17:27:49 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7fbe6a26f9df25cd36288e185383359a5df16ea93bca16a50b25e1a77bcc2c28Block Operator
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