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 8323572 Details
Epoch: 390 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 83253754 epoch_slot_no: 136954 block_no: 8323395 slot_leader_id: 4564504 size: 85343 time: 2023-01-27 11:47:25 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9b2eb944cd0466640d61fd1f4376e6025be0df4c4b635b434a83581986528bdeBlock Operator
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