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 8349286 Details
Epoch: 391 Number of transactions in block: 69 slot_no: 83784045 epoch_slot_no: 235245 block_no: 8349109 slot_leader_id: 4610095 size: 88720 time: 2023-02-02 15:05:36 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7b100c284afcca65f2343e0435b2d32aafcb8e2666a4e88ffb73b4d44d85a7efBlock Operator
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