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 8345751 Details
Epoch: 391 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 83712083 epoch_slot_no: 163283 block_no: 8345574 slot_leader_id: 5453531 size: 34399 time: 2023-02-01 19:06:14 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0d0aae5b370e44cfcaeeb58170176ce2ac8aad369cdc68d2c2268632ed38757aBlock Operator
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