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 8319870 Details
Epoch: 390 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 83177261 epoch_slot_no: 60461 block_no: 8319693 slot_leader_id: 4588641 size: 47533 time: 2023-01-26 14:32:32 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe40dff8d2850d42fa6ec5d0b7901c7b65d46e0157e9349c387a75780ab722a75Block Operator
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