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 8328158 Details
Epoch: 390 Number of transactions in block: 44 slot_no: 83347514 epoch_slot_no: 230714 block_no: 8327981 slot_leader_id: 7455086 size: 87072 time: 2023-01-28 13:50:05 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2de0e44af4f28a7a440771740aec4531b16f7f69edb7909b633c4675ae47eeaaBlock Operator
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