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 8348739 Details
Epoch: 391 Number of transactions in block: 58 slot_no: 83772423 epoch_slot_no: 223623 block_no: 8348562 slot_leader_id: 7046496 size: 81908 time: 2023-02-02 11:51:54 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8eb938fd91dc4ce5859c28200d85d20356bdf4629ebb02e55e29745ac5d5df0dBlock Operator
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