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 8341024 Details
Epoch: 391 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 83613806 epoch_slot_no: 65006 block_no: 8340847 slot_leader_id: 4556198 size: 88397 time: 2023-01-31 15:48:17 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1c951155126d0e6b1fb4c657f1f7ae30b9f9fcae34a882b0ada45ce3fd2828e1Block Operator
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