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 8341090 Details
Epoch: 391 Number of transactions in block: 43 slot_no: 83615037 epoch_slot_no: 66237 block_no: 8340913 slot_leader_id: 4555645 size: 88077 time: 2023-01-31 16:08:48 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3921775d5faf288646ce8a9b35f18b9421d22cae520de4e8df01882d33ddf2ecBlock Operator
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