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 8334079 Details
Epoch: 390 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 83467828 epoch_slot_no: 351028 block_no: 8333902 slot_leader_id: 4604290 size: 67321 time: 2023-01-29 23:15:19 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbdbd72103443ad32bac115faea9de98b3a0c41d6f22f7279d92845c63a75f498Block Operator
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