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 8357338 Details
Epoch: 391 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 83946005 epoch_slot_no: 397205 block_no: 8357161 slot_leader_id: 7920586 size: 83687 time: 2023-02-04 12:04:56 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe97e3009155c8bb2968b1b1a9d48f1dae09df253fec504903962bd44eaa73297Block Operator
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