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 8321486 Details
Epoch: 390 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 83210040 epoch_slot_no: 93240 block_no: 8321309 slot_leader_id: 4556117 size: 48698 time: 2023-01-26 23:38:51 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x51bf1579f472b071da57c2d8cb8ba0b10fd6b6d2419650ac38b7e6f112e37f16Block Operator
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