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 8350408 Details
Epoch: 391 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 83807194 epoch_slot_no: 258394 block_no: 8350231 slot_leader_id: 7046986 size: 40388 time: 2023-02-02 21:31:25 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe2d5d310368f23b4621ea0c64354851f161ada1ba95ce6e4d821277eacb5a9bdBlock Operator
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