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 8333673 Details
Epoch: 390 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 83459805 epoch_slot_no: 343005 block_no: 8333496 slot_leader_id: 7253610 size: 21914 time: 2023-01-29 21:01:36 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc35a7e9b08635fd3f79edbbe0d0b49d9340cc345cdc43b9ff8ef7e4b82a022d7Block Operator
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