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 8354417 Details
Epoch: 391 Number of transactions in block: 45 slot_no: 83887411 epoch_slot_no: 338611 block_no: 8354240 slot_leader_id: 4649278 size: 88493 time: 2023-02-03 19:48:22 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x169c9fd25e41f16ecb8609c39746f7cc5b42a221a91f53ae11b573bd7dce2c0dBlock Operator
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