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 8320470 Details
Epoch: 390 Number of transactions in block: 59 slot_no: 83189308 epoch_slot_no: 72508 block_no: 8320293 slot_leader_id: 5086951 size: 88386 time: 2023-01-26 17:53:19 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x76dda7e87c2b7ad80e312396302bea34551c7d8cdb76abdc7348a5f3a0fbbf47Block Operator
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