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 8303238 Details
Epoch: 389 Number of transactions in block: 45 slot_no: 82834808 epoch_slot_no: 150008 block_no: 8303061 slot_leader_id: 4555933 size: 85461 time: 2023-01-22 15:24:59 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x280491bb4c5f6ad4b557526a3f73f98dfbe95c96a3dd934226c00d9193bd5f0aBlock Operator
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