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 8334224 Details
Epoch: 390 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 83470887 epoch_slot_no: 354087 block_no: 8334047 slot_leader_id: 5590438 size: 79822 time: 2023-01-30 00:06:18 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd31d25a3225585caeff192aaab6ae9b60f468648c7252565950400794b9fbf2dBlock Operator
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