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 8342045 Details
Epoch: 391 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 83635225 epoch_slot_no: 86425 block_no: 8341868 slot_leader_id: 6132697 size: 73120 time: 2023-01-31 21:45:16 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9728bd455716e0da4b5ff330affc1b2c9f46a6b85147fd55a0ce126643ebb540Block Operator
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