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 8327457 Details
Epoch: 390 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 83333281 epoch_slot_no: 216481 block_no: 8327280 slot_leader_id: 5476184 size: 17921 time: 2023-01-28 09:52:52 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x76cc470f63404f203bd64e16b34af9e7e571afee4af9f2ff10304c0683db751aBlock Operator
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