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 8335660 Details
Epoch: 390 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 83500242 epoch_slot_no: 383442 block_no: 8335483 slot_leader_id: 7335667 size: 14457 time: 2023-01-30 08:15:33 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5eeb4d4032835fc8aaf0b01dfb825bf05c1ba6ffedce328c501c936b3a07b97eBlock Operator
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