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 8322961 Details
Epoch: 390 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 83241775 epoch_slot_no: 124975 block_no: 8322784 slot_leader_id: 7047130 size: 15558 time: 2023-01-27 08:27:46 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2cdbdfb8ec28f375ade89f0d6aee053176b0f9841f5146710ccfd6f4d92de653Block Operator
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