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 8354880 Details
Epoch: 391 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 83896665 epoch_slot_no: 347865 block_no: 8354703 slot_leader_id: 6542599 size: 29138 time: 2023-02-03 22:22:36 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf9ba994c2dbc00fe9b252dc1ca7444a8ab1d2c09a1105ee4bd513de407fb36eeBlock Operator
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