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 8324813 Details
Epoch: 390 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 83278867 epoch_slot_no: 162067 block_no: 8324636 slot_leader_id: 7376972 size: 59942 time: 2023-01-27 18:45:58 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x16aafbcc67f0e440f6748fb0b51b3794c0b482f3055a5a817bf53f39615ff496Block Operator
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