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 8342176 Details
Epoch: 391 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 83638130 epoch_slot_no: 89330 block_no: 8341999 slot_leader_id: 4559781 size: 88312 time: 2023-01-31 22:33:41 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x21ddf5ada55207068d524af93d2fdf38a38585f235bbbef6813516e75bd5e9f0Block Operator
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