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 8335818 Details
Epoch: 390 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 83503881 epoch_slot_no: 387081 block_no: 8335641 slot_leader_id: 4982013 size: 59212 time: 2023-01-30 09:16:12 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdf25cf809ffe6510202e72991aca36ec3dbd6de524a42549bfa3576128ef69b7Block Operator
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