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 8339923 Details
Epoch: 391 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 83590275 epoch_slot_no: 41475 block_no: 8339746 slot_leader_id: 7834434 size: 24642 time: 2023-01-31 09:16:06 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x150aaa4eebf36186fc037e21535bdcba8c9bdfbb30bc22285cd23e9e83910aedBlock Operator
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