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 8346994 Details
Epoch: 391 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 83737069 epoch_slot_no: 188269 block_no: 8346817 slot_leader_id: 5246212 size: 87234 time: 2023-02-02 02:02:40 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x228406aa472b83838e654fc8dc2726c27d471afcb6e1b8f5d4a97742d071ea50Block Operator
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