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 8349021 Details
Epoch: 391 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 83778121 epoch_slot_no: 229321 block_no: 8348844 slot_leader_id: 7046472 size: 53543 time: 2023-02-02 13:26:52 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdc498fceff713448e1e67c225dda5ebf0ca0a31b9f1280062a3d7f8e404ca46cBlock Operator
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