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 8346571 Details
Epoch: 391 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 83728765 epoch_slot_no: 179965 block_no: 8346394 slot_leader_id: 7046460 size: 85945 time: 2023-02-01 23:44:16 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3dd1d45a5162f85e023972654c41492d317dd65b5f50694f31d334e0c3573f48Block Operator
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