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 8337984 Details
Epoch: 391 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 83550736 epoch_slot_no: 1936 block_no: 8337807 slot_leader_id: 4561787 size: 87122 time: 2023-01-30 22:17:07 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x86df0f6bd09552e0bfc3c70f390b94c1c3850a1f3b3d6e69e4fea9b9993a0658Block Operator
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