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 8302808 Details
Epoch: 389 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 82825411 epoch_slot_no: 140611 block_no: 8302631 slot_leader_id: 4577643 size: 34892 time: 2023-01-22 12:48:22 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x566192f1d4e184634c132dc39ecd8abdc41894737c2f6f85c554629715cd57bdBlock Operator
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