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 8350976 Details
Epoch: 391 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 83818627 epoch_slot_no: 269827 block_no: 8350799 slot_leader_id: 5971848 size: 35443 time: 2023-02-03 00:41:58 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5e735e5b2f7e6a5dc073c7db7d8336dde90fbe4aba853ff51d5699000fb774b3Block Operator
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