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 8327383 Details
Epoch: 390 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 83331872 epoch_slot_no: 215072 block_no: 8327206 slot_leader_id: 5386657 size: 13733 time: 2023-01-28 09:29:23 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb131d3b3d3549a867eb99ca1a3f28edad9b9c53d6e86dbf4adae79456fe4c210Block Operator
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