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 8355397 Details
Epoch: 391 Number of transactions in block: 46 slot_no: 83907157 epoch_slot_no: 358357 block_no: 8355220 slot_leader_id: 5679081 size: 84066 time: 2023-02-04 01:17:28 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x43ecc7a416728dca95861d48c44028367f798e8aee949527fe200ce6c36c2e09Block Operator
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