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 8328692 Details
Epoch: 390 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 83357896 epoch_slot_no: 241096 block_no: 8328515 slot_leader_id: 6014655 size: 54934 time: 2023-01-28 16:43:07 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdbe9fc7f5d93a5853b1f62ec3df3289c5597cc0406c2c5a834399ab8daa71328Block Operator
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