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 8357631 Details
Epoch: 391 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 83951782 epoch_slot_no: 402982 block_no: 8357454 slot_leader_id: 4983198 size: 9404 time: 2023-02-04 13:41:13 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7b35728d91e6605419ce38ccae4ab37e0bb80f9771665fac340fa6924a813aeaBlock Operator
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