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 8326385 Details
Epoch: 390 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 83310639 epoch_slot_no: 193839 block_no: 8326208 slot_leader_id: 7897322 size: 4244 time: 2023-01-28 03:35:30 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcd58e26a56775cbf52fa3f8fb57bcca1795bf917bbf15568b1c1d567b37c9c13Block Operator
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