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 8321129 Details
Epoch: 390 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 83202620 epoch_slot_no: 85820 block_no: 8320952 slot_leader_id: 6955959 size: 66324 time: 2023-01-26 21:35:11 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfb55d3ce5ff050645aac33cf02a900562d70d8cbaf3bd47644b45fb87def2724Block Operator
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