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 8341173 Details
Epoch: 391 Number of transactions in block: 49 slot_no: 83616549 epoch_slot_no: 67749 block_no: 8340996 slot_leader_id: 7046600 size: 88782 time: 2023-01-31 16:34:00 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb6955a643d1b95f3173e92fa100e6b6d33ebae38c18b5d5b1ab2e90c53667a08Block Operator
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