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 8335568 Details
Epoch: 390 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 83498221 epoch_slot_no: 381421 block_no: 8335391 slot_leader_id: 6433274 size: 10919 time: 2023-01-30 07:41:52 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4e65fca15dc06f4304dc8d81378965e65ea9281796b5aaec1ef97657899f2472Block Operator
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