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 8357471 Details
Epoch: 391 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 83948603 epoch_slot_no: 399803 block_no: 8357294 slot_leader_id: 5023567 size: 51953 time: 2023-02-04 12:48:14 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1832c95245432bbf8ab1b06c7b6985b82de671dd5a1ddcbf43e1da7e2bc21058Block Operator
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