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 8303171 Details
Epoch: 389 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 82833329 epoch_slot_no: 148529 block_no: 8302994 slot_leader_id: 6271615 size: 65902 time: 2023-01-22 15:00:20 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x23a18e85ff71138a9119be409206d23071060181480b988099f1a40edbe84a8eBlock Operator
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