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 8341722 Details
Epoch: 391 Number of transactions in block: 44 slot_no: 83628257 epoch_slot_no: 79457 block_no: 8341545 slot_leader_id: 5087110 size: 76663 time: 2023-01-31 19:49:08 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6136d6ab56ac88dc143c931040e400b6f13c3487f193e4f4b8eb6fa4181fcbd9Block Operator
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