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 8329623 Details
Epoch: 390 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 83377013 epoch_slot_no: 260213 block_no: 8329446 slot_leader_id: 5026921 size: 68878 time: 2023-01-28 22:01:44 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9adef2287924cb113f6e3c7814266b64ef14d6998315388735d250461330d04fBlock Operator
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