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 8340875 Details
Epoch: 391 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 83610747 epoch_slot_no: 61947 block_no: 8340698 slot_leader_id: 4917548 size: 88935 time: 2023-01-31 14:57:18 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb926e1ebaa7a87d586afee8f9b573a6f58ca95fc8c29c6a91c0851524a33373dBlock Operator
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