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 8353379 Details
Epoch: 391 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 83866517 epoch_slot_no: 317717 block_no: 8353202 slot_leader_id: 7037655 size: 87338 time: 2023-02-03 14:00:08 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x510b37a0692bb08b200c92a0974971aceaa44611399da3f9176965b59fd05995Block Operator
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