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 8351204 Details
Epoch: 391 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 83823076 epoch_slot_no: 274276 block_no: 8351027 slot_leader_id: 5385987 size: 34024 time: 2023-02-03 01:56:07 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x775bee35feef2be0a775b3e6072ef3209098ba5fb1adf028a6246c459ae55c87Block Operator
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