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 8334347 Details
Epoch: 390 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 83473108 epoch_slot_no: 356308 block_no: 8334170 slot_leader_id: 7046496 size: 75974 time: 2023-01-30 00:43:19 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe60ce1eab264c929e16531acecffd5eb28d591faae0472cd27fc59cdff5f5f5fBlock Operator
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