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 8340743 Details
Epoch: 391 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 83608061 epoch_slot_no: 59261 block_no: 8340566 slot_leader_id: 4571982 size: 39907 time: 2023-01-31 14:12:32 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5d0bc4107fc5c57ca4a5117fb6cbde75a6f863850be78ecd204d5b8a66dd2a7bBlock Operator
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