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 8328286 Details
Epoch: 390 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 83350415 epoch_slot_no: 233615 block_no: 8328109 slot_leader_id: 7046729 size: 88848 time: 2023-01-28 14:38:26 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x31a69436e35d552c7a95a35ecf73ee01fe5aa69ee74231bb0e7e4e249ba4e84aBlock Operator
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