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 8355405 Details
Epoch: 391 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 83907423 epoch_slot_no: 358623 block_no: 8355228 slot_leader_id: 5944681 size: 44206 time: 2023-02-04 01:21:54 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x485e90352b49f41d9295ef5170fb141071b17ce6df346d9e55f43793a5b17089Block Operator
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