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 8324879 Details
Epoch: 390 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 83280178 epoch_slot_no: 163378 block_no: 8324702 slot_leader_id: 4609504 size: 72654 time: 2023-01-27 19:07:49 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x11b96da42c66b14943eb23b804795c4239fc0f6aee239a0b19069c9f66fd6a33Block Operator
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