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 8329030 Details
Epoch: 390 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 83365360 epoch_slot_no: 248560 block_no: 8328853 slot_leader_id: 6776484 size: 42597 time: 2023-01-28 18:47:31 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4d81daf5897eabebb5ecafc5712a1e7073e1d35ba823400a08805f403f3024efBlock Operator
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