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 8346161 Details
Epoch: 391 Number of transactions in block: 58 slot_no: 83720291 epoch_slot_no: 171491 block_no: 8345984 slot_leader_id: 5156956 size: 82821 time: 2023-02-01 21:23:02 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0795ea8bdedbdec63e6043b33760fb78e9a4fbfb0a05c1e0338b6269905d4f32Block Operator
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