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 8334018 Details
Epoch: 390 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 83466703 epoch_slot_no: 349903 block_no: 8333841 slot_leader_id: 4589362 size: 8448 time: 2023-01-29 22:56:34 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa7ddb726899c71616949df85f8847acca8bfc16b32b1c4d577017c3cf5bfa9faBlock Operator
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