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 8342866 Details
Epoch: 391 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 83651684 epoch_slot_no: 102884 block_no: 8342689 slot_leader_id: 7047095 size: 18423 time: 2023-02-01 02:19:35 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1d14ca56cf44207a83cd387447cb6dcb257b27171d49140f68af1171242537f8Block Operator
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