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 8356402 Details
Epoch: 391 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 83926583 epoch_slot_no: 377783 block_no: 8356225 slot_leader_id: 6912505 size: 14352 time: 2023-02-04 06:41:14 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2030bf814e4c89e0a6bafd460b82128dbb618958a29dea9264521b0556e47d60Block Operator
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