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 8337842 Details
Epoch: 390 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 83547662 epoch_slot_no: 430862 block_no: 8337665 slot_leader_id: 5386265 size: 82727 time: 2023-01-30 21:25:53 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd60e4d81599ea9f7b302c8709a5d783f77b675b8072f0dc55c2465e92925fa5bBlock Operator
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