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 8329997 Details
Epoch: 390 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 83384705 epoch_slot_no: 267905 block_no: 8329820 slot_leader_id: 5588855 size: 29270 time: 2023-01-29 00:09:56 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x01383dbf9b1f6cb973e2b0c9ed051deb6bd2fec19478664c2419cdb2d7e42e2bBlock Operator
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