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 8351756 Details
Epoch: 391 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 83834342 epoch_slot_no: 285542 block_no: 8351579 slot_leader_id: 5246212 size: 12144 time: 2023-02-03 05:03:53 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe92faad2905db9ef365f4254d93dba5ab4745d0365b952c8bc28a98fec850238Block Operator
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