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 8336612 Details
Epoch: 390 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 83520942 epoch_slot_no: 404142 block_no: 8336435 slot_leader_id: 7011527 size: 37934 time: 2023-01-30 14:00:33 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9db6fcb5f645a4f4a2315af39a9c37df51855e1fa51013944195aa9d3e9439e0Block Operator
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