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 8340977 Details
Epoch: 391 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 83612725 epoch_slot_no: 63925 block_no: 8340800 slot_leader_id: 7046460 size: 41804 time: 2023-01-31 15:30:16 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xce26928ddd6f7475e6c0f21239db8a59d53dcf81617b828a2a5f1e0dc8cef84eBlock Operator
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