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 8357490 Details
Epoch: 391 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 83948940 epoch_slot_no: 400140 block_no: 8357313 slot_leader_id: 5063871 size: 12912 time: 2023-02-04 12:53:51 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9e3c5e4c3c98b61b32ea17c014e0108b66897f934b83ad26dbde7c4657aca98eBlock Operator
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