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 8354518 Details
Epoch: 391 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 83889259 epoch_slot_no: 340459 block_no: 8354341 slot_leader_id: 4558344 size: 44667 time: 2023-02-03 20:19:10 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x07e193bd4cccd3c90f099c54d37eededf83e74fda5931dd4e1897097dc0a824cBlock Operator
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