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 8336650 Details
Epoch: 390 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 83521670 epoch_slot_no: 404870 block_no: 8336473 slot_leader_id: 4568166 size: 38105 time: 2023-01-30 14:12:41 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe805dd7d9b0a7f21ff6f6b75afd0cfc8d770b0ea512402b157a4277d5c56178dBlock Operator
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