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 8324685 Details
Epoch: 390 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 83276481 epoch_slot_no: 159681 block_no: 8324508 slot_leader_id: 7089051 size: 35309 time: 2023-01-27 18:06:12 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1a64264a001bc1bea8c0f7db2db7c0402bf643be89b395d38cbf759cc67c563aBlock Operator
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