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 8355685 Details
Epoch: 391 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 83912430 epoch_slot_no: 363630 block_no: 8355508 slot_leader_id: 4587628 size: 11083 time: 2023-02-04 02:45:21 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6502b74e2e37f2a1aace17ed8a6fc43b6347495b939893d1d8b5a7a119c08d4fBlock Operator
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