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 8303536 Details
Epoch: 389 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 82840828 epoch_slot_no: 156028 block_no: 8303359 slot_leader_id: 5900283 size: 72199 time: 2023-01-22 17:05:19 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc33be940e933a2e88515abadead15c93db04a535d5d32fd6c76ee55fbb1cd6d2Block Operator
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