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 8340474 Details
Epoch: 391 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 83602498 epoch_slot_no: 53698 block_no: 8340297 slot_leader_id: 6865008 size: 74639 time: 2023-01-31 12:39:49 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x36689ac45647f31ed79aaae1b9e6395ed8f9d7f08b22b05e3cd8ad900b86e0a9Block Operator
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