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 8334938 Details
Epoch: 390 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 83484915 epoch_slot_no: 368115 block_no: 8334761 slot_leader_id: 7750587 size: 24373 time: 2023-01-30 04:00:06 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7bff85cc4aafe414b6b6a322c2552d7dc379f8c7f70c64e09a90c4aed0212b13Block Operator
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