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 8329414 Details
Epoch: 390 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 83373345 epoch_slot_no: 256545 block_no: 8329237 slot_leader_id: 6248077 size: 53460 time: 2023-01-28 21:00:36 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xebca91545e2e7b4c9ee04187b26069425cf0d326f07a50f5a29938f9bc5fa2a0Block Operator
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