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 8333454 Details
Epoch: 390 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 83455003 epoch_slot_no: 338203 block_no: 8333277 slot_leader_id: 5443729 size: 87530 time: 2023-01-29 19:41:34 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0f6e11f0ed73a987ccf32e333fc9757314d3cff49260869cf1ac6e75fd8fc848Block Operator
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