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 8340687 Details
Epoch: 391 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 83606943 epoch_slot_no: 58143 block_no: 8340510 slot_leader_id: 4867807 size: 65795 time: 2023-01-31 13:53:54 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x102ccffec5a2b04bbe20bd292e1217ce6a27369043b5f90ad660f2c286546c62Block Operator
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