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 8327950 Details
Epoch: 390 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 83343144 epoch_slot_no: 226344 block_no: 8327773 slot_leader_id: 5654655 size: 37447 time: 2023-01-28 12:37:15 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7f13e0ec41ebb0a50ba985275e262a1b2cea15755ca62a3c811ad1b40172a8eeBlock Operator
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