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 8324871 Details
Epoch: 390 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 83279952 epoch_slot_no: 163152 block_no: 8324694 slot_leader_id: 7356967 size: 66078 time: 2023-01-27 19:04:03 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8bcc47379a4b2544d65018f4cbc69116c52eb9d08a9cfdb74efaf7bc6937b58dBlock Operator
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