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 8355433 Details
Epoch: 391 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 83908038 epoch_slot_no: 359238 block_no: 8355256 slot_leader_id: 7046714 size: 88768 time: 2023-02-04 01:32:09 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2802168a587cdc9f04bea55a6f6a77f5b5424600efc66a1f7780c807e249bb71Block Operator
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