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 8341230 Details
Epoch: 391 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 83617832 epoch_slot_no: 69032 block_no: 8341053 slot_leader_id: 4917548 size: 88358 time: 2023-01-31 16:55:23 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb6f36c1f2db5c37bab9321cd2533d63f6c71f25cc75e494d42b04a1b5a489efcBlock Operator
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