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 8338507 Details
Epoch: 391 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 83561707 epoch_slot_no: 12907 block_no: 8338330 slot_leader_id: 6193782 size: 20575 time: 2023-01-31 01:19:58 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8220c917e748091b76753d970edf02c805fc26b147950543e3c6848ecb3f0955Block Operator
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