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 8345888 Details
Epoch: 391 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 83714719 epoch_slot_no: 165919 block_no: 8345711 slot_leader_id: 5688247 size: 15827 time: 2023-02-01 19:50:10 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf230820b44a55ba32770aa3adf6f4bd7ad13fb82adf15e466bdf38ab5d91836fBlock Operator
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