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 8323357 Details
Epoch: 390 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 83249461 epoch_slot_no: 132661 block_no: 8323180 slot_leader_id: 7046472 size: 6748 time: 2023-01-27 10:35:52 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbe9f01f16ea75981834e5ab5599bb8d9a5a5fc7b8ce2f30675bdc25a55aaebb3Block Operator
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