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 8354430 Details
Epoch: 391 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 83887725 epoch_slot_no: 338925 block_no: 8354253 slot_leader_id: 8047028 size: 48635 time: 2023-02-03 19:53:36 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7403154f096723c6a2b2704830347e071e6c0055d0b1d819ae44a1b40c15f56aBlock Operator
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