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 8316697 Details
Epoch: 389 Number of transactions in block: 43 slot_no: 83111249 epoch_slot_no: 426449 block_no: 8316520 slot_leader_id: 6427061 size: 87783 time: 2023-01-25 20:12:20 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x340685afe0fe8083868d2d567449fe023418c81ba293b94ad295c87489102552Block Operator
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