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 8334353 Details
Epoch: 390 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 83473204 epoch_slot_no: 356404 block_no: 8334176 slot_leader_id: 4671535 size: 52437 time: 2023-01-30 00:44:55 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x24df4f614571ecbbad825d9cdd4ee361fe0932f2df8d27e27fe006e41fa7f661Block Operator
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