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 8349608 Details
Epoch: 391 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 83790950 epoch_slot_no: 242150 block_no: 8349431 slot_leader_id: 5573897 size: 28391 time: 2023-02-02 17:00:41 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9448506bf249d5c9e7b39781c4503f3f0a2d5f6381b51f2d74c5d8de7dd1237bBlock Operator
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