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 8349418 Details
Epoch: 391 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 83786609 epoch_slot_no: 237809 block_no: 8349241 slot_leader_id: 5449466 size: 41039 time: 2023-02-02 15:48:20 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xad470f360d990adece1ad5e4ed35c2062f9f14c540da3743c3c815c37a121bd2Block Operator
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