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 8354768 Details
Epoch: 391 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 83894510 epoch_slot_no: 345710 block_no: 8354591 slot_leader_id: 5088394 size: 20737 time: 2023-02-03 21:46:41 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfaede1b553f29439eaf22d9114aca500b944e0240cebfccebbe8d78f5cb46113Block Operator
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