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 8359259 Details
Epoch: 392 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 83987152 epoch_slot_no: 6352 block_no: 8359082 slot_leader_id: 7046714 size: 32781 time: 2023-02-04 23:30:43 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1e2bf177945d1a0ee59534d17318f7449e7e92ebc92adef9a0fa8b692c7d848eBlock Operator
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