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 8345881 Details
Epoch: 391 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 83714619 epoch_slot_no: 165819 block_no: 8345704 slot_leader_id: 7046439 size: 44797 time: 2023-02-01 19:48:30 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8a8a626c7ef7919cc4b8ee6ac227e2e1d36c4881d07eb8d4affba7053f31a107Block Operator
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