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 8330697 Details
Epoch: 390 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 83398395 epoch_slot_no: 281595 block_no: 8330520 slot_leader_id: 7046460 size: 6640 time: 2023-01-29 03:58:06 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6bf86f6b74eea066a4a1088efc51a00f71fbcd7f1eeaf08d654563e448e79bd4Block Operator
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