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 8337777 Details
Epoch: 390 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 83546166 epoch_slot_no: 429366 block_no: 8337600 slot_leader_id: 7046496 size: 52564 time: 2023-01-30 21:00:57 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf67bab5f30cef7b2874e16c5db8f19a8158dbbbc592a215c609537e02094f8e3Block Operator
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