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 8340358 Details
Epoch: 391 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 83599821 epoch_slot_no: 51021 block_no: 8340181 slot_leader_id: 4575720 size: 7209 time: 2023-01-31 11:55:12 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x723089a41e4965317d6efe674be3ee36c3b30954a48400346ecf277793fa5789Block Operator
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