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 8349259 Details
Epoch: 391 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 83783346 epoch_slot_no: 234546 block_no: 8349082 slot_leader_id: 6014655 size: 47125 time: 2023-02-02 14:53:57 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5971cd6a89d3c2ab0303af1cda07adaa175531150e73fe76f9d949835d74e0e6Block Operator
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