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 8327965 Details
Epoch: 390 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 83343478 epoch_slot_no: 226678 block_no: 8327788 slot_leader_id: 4584561 size: 14268 time: 2023-01-28 12:42:49 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd4ea398a57402a1593f80bf3f371d0e4cb85ba19a20e9f1820de11e0af79a528Block Operator
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