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 8333001 Details
Epoch: 390 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 83445748 epoch_slot_no: 328948 block_no: 8332824 slot_leader_id: 4677958 size: 23943 time: 2023-01-29 17:07:19 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2f3f281a4a3658973d316288b6f26f325e0ea3e4470b3697bb9f0c1925e9dc68Block Operator
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