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 8329114 Details
Epoch: 390 Number of transactions in block: 43 slot_no: 83367180 epoch_slot_no: 250380 block_no: 8328937 slot_leader_id: 5459521 size: 87592 time: 2023-01-28 19:17:51 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4ab1c8e39b10ab76f74ea4a3af281efa567b2fdad039839ce2253f0e0f39c70eBlock Operator
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