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 8303458 Details
Epoch: 389 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 82839152 epoch_slot_no: 154352 block_no: 8303281 slot_leader_id: 5449584 size: 5045 time: 2023-01-22 16:37:23 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa894173be6faeabd104934bd1fcbc1424c56977e37f20f7e593590fac2f55b07Block Operator
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