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 8319279 Details
Epoch: 390 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 83165269 epoch_slot_no: 48469 block_no: 8319102 slot_leader_id: 7047095 size: 39037 time: 2023-01-26 11:12:40 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcdcf68bf102aada04a467e069d827df4bd86b4c698c73fa80640eb41ac85b2c1Block Operator
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