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 8334944 Details
Epoch: 390 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 83485088 epoch_slot_no: 368288 block_no: 8334767 slot_leader_id: 8334944 size: 29669 time: 2023-01-30 04:02:59 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x07c4887204207d267a00639f95599a584577eea299715fc456948f54f4aa0b53Block Operator
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