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 8302234 Details
Epoch: 389 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 82812508 epoch_slot_no: 127708 block_no: 8302057 slot_leader_id: 4564504 size: 33075 time: 2023-01-22 09:13:19 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc0dd0a4626d9028b30a27c9e1889bf30fad8ca2d67b8f9d57b2d93832bcbb835Block Operator
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