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 8330704 Details
Epoch: 390 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 83398558 epoch_slot_no: 281758 block_no: 8330527 slot_leader_id: 4568166 size: 17154 time: 2023-01-29 04:00:49 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x39e7a06b17a2f8704602d0007264d8acbd8244254c7d6f21c3a5e658c4a4eb38Block Operator
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