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 8350063 Details
Epoch: 391 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 83800587 epoch_slot_no: 251787 block_no: 8349886 slot_leader_id: 5246212 size: 8082 time: 2023-02-02 19:41:18 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x53124dfd45fbaed8d2a6dc6bb921b84ae2e8cca3d9dbdc00a5529f5e208c577fBlock Operator
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