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 8336451 Details
Epoch: 390 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 83517277 epoch_slot_no: 400477 block_no: 8336274 slot_leader_id: 5023414 size: 61245 time: 2023-01-30 12:59:28 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdf7dd0aeb9cb731a47dc9b388b6a4e20d83c0691dfe3ae59b81831fe8daf180cBlock Operator
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