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 8332346 Details
Epoch: 390 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 83431723 epoch_slot_no: 314923 block_no: 8332169 slot_leader_id: 5178031 size: 31065 time: 2023-01-29 13:13:34 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcef615dafcb92f8b307b27f4c942d58ed9f71f94c705012ca0c77817d83e253dBlock Operator
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