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 8355552 Details
Epoch: 391 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 83910019 epoch_slot_no: 361219 block_no: 8355375 slot_leader_id: 4589362 size: 21152 time: 2023-02-04 02:05:10 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7a02daec7b46e5bb9c0affecbc8a7cf908df6401a2bf5c882828e4d34cd789aeBlock Operator
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