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 8302791 Details
Epoch: 389 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 82825176 epoch_slot_no: 140376 block_no: 8302614 slot_leader_id: 4575007 size: 56011 time: 2023-01-22 12:44:27 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x879c58e7936b06a989831b574955475858439ad2f1bd09d9b6f9baca65f4aae6Block Operator
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