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 8337730 Details
Epoch: 390 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 83545170 epoch_slot_no: 428370 block_no: 8337553 slot_leader_id: 8110381 size: 24809 time: 2023-01-30 20:44:21 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x34fdda1461743df19f441cd9970fd9783a7c638ad9a66bc22b6a8716934d6ae1Block Operator
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