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 8340458 Details
Epoch: 391 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 83602146 epoch_slot_no: 53346 block_no: 8340281 slot_leader_id: 4628586 size: 81883 time: 2023-01-31 12:33:57 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x368f1a715505ab1f1be6e1813e2fc5acddfb25bdb0de8ed43b92c8286392ca2bBlock Operator
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