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 8340595 Details
Epoch: 391 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 83604886 epoch_slot_no: 56086 block_no: 8340418 slot_leader_id: 7046714 size: 46710 time: 2023-01-31 13:19:37 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd39b7658980ec4e297bd9fb7a7e4996b4b63f98252c446298dda936b9c120aaaBlock Operator
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