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 8302674 Details
Epoch: 389 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 82822543 epoch_slot_no: 137743 block_no: 8302497 slot_leader_id: 4733300 size: 3597 time: 2023-01-22 12:00:34 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9ad08555bc5521f85c7830d85447b370971b29d05d3158ba66d63c0298134301Block Operator
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