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 8336425 Details
Epoch: 390 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 83516713 epoch_slot_no: 399913 block_no: 8336248 slot_leader_id: 7804818 size: 13728 time: 2023-01-30 12:50:04 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6da780369135ff1fcadf9e79dfcd8d549b2f22568837f28ca785c1c635d95105Block Operator
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