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 8355964 Details
Epoch: 391 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 83918091 epoch_slot_no: 369291 block_no: 8355787 slot_leader_id: 5069862 size: 946 time: 2023-02-04 04:19:42 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc585a7ca2c5e987cdedb66c4cef9370df36164d2382aff2929ce1c69d71e6a6eBlock Operator
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