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 8338169 Details
Epoch: 391 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 83554800 epoch_slot_no: 6000 block_no: 8337992 slot_leader_id: 5364702 size: 88952 time: 2023-01-30 23:24:51 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x171715725dbf4a5c50276d5db3b5ab45568f0b2382c9888d60f561ac41316478Block Operator
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