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 8330425 Details
Epoch: 390 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 83393061 epoch_slot_no: 276261 block_no: 8330248 slot_leader_id: 5877750 size: 67480 time: 2023-01-29 02:29:12 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1db455de4ebd06c0ee7a3be9b7c83647ea7aa870078192788251f57708174e4bBlock Operator
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