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 8342614 Details
Epoch: 391 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 83646929 epoch_slot_no: 98129 block_no: 8342437 slot_leader_id: 7048039 size: 87719 time: 2023-02-01 01:00:20 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbde6bbe9e422667ee297a3e442b68ac5a9b1f555e248707d4166582506918f1aBlock Operator
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