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 8357209 Details
Epoch: 391 Number of transactions in block: 45 slot_no: 83943332 epoch_slot_no: 394532 block_no: 8357032 slot_leader_id: 4867807 size: 84133 time: 2023-02-04 11:20:23 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfce513cbded63980a250ae245c7deb368326ab421789499c7a1902960730003fBlock Operator
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