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 8320859 Details
Epoch: 390 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 83197377 epoch_slot_no: 80577 block_no: 8320682 slot_leader_id: 4555410 size: 86520 time: 2023-01-26 20:07:48 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x77c7992a0ec1cbe3a4cd077a18c4cc9b01f51ce35a95e34d8e60c6783c607ae1Block Operator
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