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 8341008 Details
Epoch: 391 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 83613298 epoch_slot_no: 64498 block_no: 8340831 slot_leader_id: 7251536 size: 57093 time: 2023-01-31 15:39:49 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x33b580c0c8626d0553096e4b730c68fa3d34d6d64ecae54ebacf538a716e619dBlock Operator
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