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 8345526 Details
Epoch: 391 Number of transactions in block: 52 slot_no: 83707094 epoch_slot_no: 158294 block_no: 8345349 slot_leader_id: 7335667 size: 88745 time: 2023-02-01 17:43:05 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf806f8c46ed076a8b97183bc4ec8d877d77642755631f7c24b771c12e0d7e9aeBlock Operator
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