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 8325715 Details
Epoch: 390 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 83297509 epoch_slot_no: 180709 block_no: 8325538 slot_leader_id: 5369783 size: 54047 time: 2023-01-27 23:56:40 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaff725e03b4133d4c70645ff208f63a8ce0753c13a067a3d67085e17bf95d07bBlock Operator
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