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 8354253 Details
Epoch: 391 Number of transactions in block: 75 slot_no: 83883976 epoch_slot_no: 335176 block_no: 8354076 slot_leader_id: 5128498 size: 87860 time: 2023-02-03 18:51:07 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2bc6adf6216d8663cbe07437ae30e1cbe35c26a3e8a4276f45e3e79043d9a667Block Operator
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