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 8321296 Details
Epoch: 390 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 83206262 epoch_slot_no: 89462 block_no: 8321119 slot_leader_id: 7046460 size: 55525 time: 2023-01-26 22:35:53 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9e8f95e8e03e9c9c11d8e75e703ffbcc654129b69855c34ee231005c60055178Block Operator
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