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 8324968 Details
Epoch: 390 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 83281761 epoch_slot_no: 164961 block_no: 8324791 slot_leader_id: 5533593 size: 21904 time: 2023-01-27 19:34:12 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf6e86ce612322a3a98aac6fe677faa412f3ae63208d711f8b4405716bb419480Block Operator
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