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 8318541 Details
Epoch: 390 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 83150193 epoch_slot_no: 33393 block_no: 8318364 slot_leader_id: 7046986 size: 25755 time: 2023-01-26 07:01:24 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4459c723f50b8728e32032a9146f422bf4f68d9b57fa7fe35e179a039b03d83aBlock Operator
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