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 8321480 Details
Epoch: 390 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 83209938 epoch_slot_no: 93138 block_no: 8321303 slot_leader_id: 5152904 size: 27657 time: 2023-01-26 23:37:09 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd6e1ebf4bd4add4c7ad48e5cacc7e67ef3fd6f146e98485ccc7dcd7ac563a205Block Operator
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