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 8340040 Details
Epoch: 391 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 83593175 epoch_slot_no: 44375 block_no: 8339863 slot_leader_id: 7046439 size: 44148 time: 2023-01-31 10:04:26 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd11084be4f830f401e65673d14d185a32cb8efb11d781714c8e252076fc667b4Block Operator
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