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 8353153 Details
Epoch: 391 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 83862637 epoch_slot_no: 313837 block_no: 8352976 slot_leader_id: 4589362 size: 86597 time: 2023-02-03 12:55:28 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfb14819ddd5d76c70f0ed69a47ef5f812e390b72d079a868823afd77c5e92a07Block Operator
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