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 8349647 Details
Epoch: 391 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 83791672 epoch_slot_no: 242872 block_no: 8349470 slot_leader_id: 7047164 size: 68504 time: 2023-02-02 17:12:43 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa69dda65fc455405378b1d0579cd380eeb1ae9d9f269bdae82cda6cb0845dcedBlock Operator
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