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 8303449 Details
Epoch: 389 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 82839043 epoch_slot_no: 154243 block_no: 8303272 slot_leader_id: 7046709 size: 18296 time: 2023-01-22 16:35:34 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x59bf95ded07d7b08dc8d6fc60d36a53ce95f2ba991f01a5b0683e64d5f9696feBlock Operator
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