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 8302920 Details
Epoch: 389 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 82827802 epoch_slot_no: 143002 block_no: 8302743 slot_leader_id: 7046496 size: 12136 time: 2023-01-22 13:28:13 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb925137e40cfb3085ba71e6464c67e12dc51da51b54ea1b78cfb429e97d01b93Block Operator
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