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 8352804 Details
Epoch: 391 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 83856066 epoch_slot_no: 307266 block_no: 8352627 slot_leader_id: 5874694 size: 64376 time: 2023-02-03 11:05:57 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbb1c9fc3e08ea9f08b0da9c6b31ff1e782705af60501b0e49c1af44b42010efeBlock Operator
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