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 8339638 Details
Epoch: 391 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 83584366 epoch_slot_no: 35566 block_no: 8339461 slot_leader_id: 7046511 size: 18495 time: 2023-01-31 07:37:37 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x913d0c1ec8289df13bf0b7d2c818121299d718f05382f9fad2a3958bcc9503f9Block Operator
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