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 8335144 Details
Epoch: 390 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 83489301 epoch_slot_no: 372501 block_no: 8334967 slot_leader_id: 4570659 size: 24813 time: 2023-01-30 05:13:12 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb7fdd367d132961c569ce381945eae379ccde3ebbb2348157a76694c07a63d72Block Operator
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