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 8318634 Details
Epoch: 390 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 83152008 epoch_slot_no: 35208 block_no: 8318457 slot_leader_id: 7046729 size: 32358 time: 2023-01-26 07:31:39 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x736438096676419511008350bbb0bc071c3282599ecfe503582f118755389ef3Block Operator
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