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 8328729 Details
Epoch: 390 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 83358569 epoch_slot_no: 241769 block_no: 8328552 slot_leader_id: 6024200 size: 88155 time: 2023-01-28 16:54:20 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb8df469e619286a63150cd113c6fa822964be2f041c81497e7dad5751389943aBlock Operator
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