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 8356335 Details
Epoch: 391 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 83925062 epoch_slot_no: 376262 block_no: 8356158 slot_leader_id: 7895044 size: 5724 time: 2023-02-04 06:15:53 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf4446f7a6ceaa1426db4270a6d523ab2aeeea2df7a98d6a6c3214b3ea1ccf337Block Operator
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