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 8320788 Details
Epoch: 390 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 83195766 epoch_slot_no: 78966 block_no: 8320611 slot_leader_id: 5573897 size: 29405 time: 2023-01-26 19:40:57 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x15099fee1b3aab53f893476dfa71e71e49e28d123fa6c3e07520c142a998064aBlock Operator
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