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 8336783 Details
Epoch: 390 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 83524621 epoch_slot_no: 407821 block_no: 8336606 slot_leader_id: 8020025 size: 39684 time: 2023-01-30 15:01:52 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x39a7fd222c7be7605d0d0671b5cab2e6424fd513b79c5694ca035836ef519795Block Operator
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