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 8355579 Details
Epoch: 391 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 83910509 epoch_slot_no: 361709 block_no: 8355402 slot_leader_id: 5449584 size: 34346 time: 2023-02-04 02:13:20 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x13f6372914af201299f0a1c69e1aeb2ab70c957fa0da10675dae83a6ecd66f97Block Operator
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