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 8340566 Details
Epoch: 391 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 83604184 epoch_slot_no: 55384 block_no: 8340389 slot_leader_id: 4753422 size: 11509 time: 2023-01-31 13:07:55 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x090c06dd56e005343909c24f8252742085bd44832ce40794de134082a8fd1bcaBlock Operator
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