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 8357474 Details
Epoch: 391 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 83948689 epoch_slot_no: 399889 block_no: 8357297 slot_leader_id: 4579620 size: 20965 time: 2023-02-04 12:49:40 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x466563a2ea410d29f4a5255fe9123f5d484eeaf30f8f82d62587fa0de08cfa93Block Operator
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