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 8340986 Details
Epoch: 391 Number of transactions in block: 45 slot_no: 83612897 epoch_slot_no: 64097 block_no: 8340809 slot_leader_id: 5457724 size: 87109 time: 2023-01-31 15:33:08 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcfcb6dca336901209ad98244dbc5e502c94a196c531bd78b15a9056b1441086aBlock Operator
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