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 8333075 Details
Epoch: 390 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 83447391 epoch_slot_no: 330591 block_no: 8332898 slot_leader_id: 4558367 size: 47163 time: 2023-01-29 17:34:42 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x62aeb07ece7cb65887fd1e2aa14548e8b8f71dbc3b74c3e455346158d14bd355Block Operator
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