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 8337327 Details
Epoch: 390 Number of transactions in block: 51 slot_no: 83536405 epoch_slot_no: 419605 block_no: 8337150 slot_leader_id: 5307512 size: 81208 time: 2023-01-30 18:18:16 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc5fdf4293b18c3b81ffe39c45a779677238d9ee5b2fb41fc47ec3c62fbb2b63eBlock Operator
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