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 8329834 Details
Epoch: 390 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 83381728 epoch_slot_no: 264928 block_no: 8329657 slot_leader_id: 4556014 size: 88325 time: 2023-01-28 23:20:19 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x28c237cb791ccc1fe73dc3cd3a1cee5cdeb81d1b86d5d78b8143a8409e5add0aBlock Operator
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