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 8330589 Details
Epoch: 390 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 83396405 epoch_slot_no: 279605 block_no: 8330412 slot_leader_id: 6600591 size: 22960 time: 2023-01-29 03:24:56 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xed4e7a843abfd6b5fd18f32dc5b4278b575464c545a1c68d3bc144771c3152ddBlock Operator
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