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 8340914 Details
Epoch: 391 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 83611608 epoch_slot_no: 62808 block_no: 8340737 slot_leader_id: 4577643 size: 85109 time: 2023-01-31 15:11:39 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x77c2a2001c0fbb60aabb3f271d4acc29b187c0ab1de95ea7af89f63512c7526dBlock Operator
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