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 8342073 Details
Epoch: 391 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 83635748 epoch_slot_no: 86948 block_no: 8341896 slot_leader_id: 6248308 size: 88201 time: 2023-01-31 21:53:59 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x029c364ab0a3e9806f1d8e8751e47162a1fd9243c9952dfe62c64903b37fea7dBlock Operator
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