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 8356949 Details
Epoch: 391 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 83937780 epoch_slot_no: 388980 block_no: 8356772 slot_leader_id: 6204553 size: 19686 time: 2023-02-04 09:47:51 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd613d6dcda4db8826bd07ef2bc42c51ffc6cfa32a69915dd0f703c4c11e2d394Block Operator
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