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 8341104 Details
Epoch: 391 Number of transactions in block: 47 slot_no: 83615416 epoch_slot_no: 66616 block_no: 8340927 slot_leader_id: 4558149 size: 82672 time: 2023-01-31 16:15:07 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5dd325aa2af53c2cd9ffd5af0cef1d749bb9fa3c6525272fef346c7d39662282Block Operator
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