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 8335655 Details
Epoch: 390 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 83500077 epoch_slot_no: 383277 block_no: 8335478 slot_leader_id: 7335667 size: 13117 time: 2023-01-30 08:12:48 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb96de36224fff8affc16207a0fd45a2d880dcab6a3ae8f0b2ff96c58b9a3b97eBlock Operator
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