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 8331362 Details
Epoch: 390 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 83412172 epoch_slot_no: 295372 block_no: 8331185 slot_leader_id: 5069862 size: 39850 time: 2023-01-29 07:47:43 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x51ffa9b617d636b0db06801219e08b01a19ccc58ca0396c61966f4945ab1478cBlock Operator
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