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 8323699 Details
Epoch: 390 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 83255878 epoch_slot_no: 139078 block_no: 8323522 slot_leader_id: 4583034 size: 50399 time: 2023-01-27 12:22:49 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8ac9ab944393002f4d2a4f0e91670382be226a22e174713cd3dae5ee8bc34ab0Block Operator
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