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 8323094 Details
Epoch: 390 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 83244568 epoch_slot_no: 127768 block_no: 8322917 slot_leader_id: 7379118 size: 87218 time: 2023-01-27 09:14:19 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x66671027e4a8c4aeac6d602aec0c91d1e36a7471840d28abbd754425ec433ce3Block Operator
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