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 8328394 Details
Epoch: 390 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 83352471 epoch_slot_no: 235671 block_no: 8328217 slot_leader_id: 7046459 size: 28753 time: 2023-01-28 15:12:42 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x21b19b2631cf98e3ce54970cd35ca1c02638c514bc3c59ad27b7f35bb8ded6f1Block Operator
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