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 8342274 Details
Epoch: 391 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 83639968 epoch_slot_no: 91168 block_no: 8342097 slot_leader_id: 4630714 size: 40879 time: 2023-01-31 23:04:19 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x906d97343113ae6844c6bf1942fe521c5b50304c249e7bfc6a3f6968aed22f98Block Operator
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