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 8322797 Details
Epoch: 390 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 83238115 epoch_slot_no: 121315 block_no: 8322620 slot_leader_id: 7046472 size: 78892 time: 2023-01-27 07:26:46 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1c4abbe3f302d8be4e774dd20b478b9cda1701dc9c2b34ebd21a9409b292808dBlock Operator
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