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 8351054 Details
Epoch: 391 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 83820182 epoch_slot_no: 271382 block_no: 8350877 slot_leader_id: 5246212 size: 78020 time: 2023-02-03 01:07:53 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbaa480a429e9b53a2b56c4045b6395c511517860c7e1634fe74a9712d539a9c7Block Operator
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