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 8347791 Details
Epoch: 391 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 83752787 epoch_slot_no: 203987 block_no: 8347614 slot_leader_id: 4556690 size: 83528 time: 2023-02-02 06:24:38 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6e12089d0886acfa1db90e7eb1fc63f4674e63bafd12222b85660c0bf2b51412Block Operator
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