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 8326445 Details
Epoch: 390 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 83311811 epoch_slot_no: 195011 block_no: 8326268 slot_leader_id: 5456351 size: 15463 time: 2023-01-28 03:55:02 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc466e22be2596d868019ae23e7d6d1aebf3dfd6bd289f3d8d6590b36c3b37924Block Operator
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