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 8353661 Details
Epoch: 391 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 83872648 epoch_slot_no: 323848 block_no: 8353484 slot_leader_id: 5387158 size: 87915 time: 2023-02-03 15:42:19 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x11eb64fec7c87c99c5c7e8ed7b4936d660a4473dbe210cbee5c8822ca16fb0ebBlock Operator
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