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 8319172 Details
Epoch: 390 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 83163030 epoch_slot_no: 46230 block_no: 8318995 slot_leader_id: 7123775 size: 81459 time: 2023-01-26 10:35:21 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa72f28627fd12b0778d2df2ba34681a49cc85e7da7ef651e7bfe4646636fbaa5Block Operator
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