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 8303788 Details
Epoch: 389 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 82845935 epoch_slot_no: 161135 block_no: 8303611 slot_leader_id: 4595854 size: 48514 time: 2023-01-22 18:30:26 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc29dee2dd2698f0d4008d0dafd6d148df0be519f280e9540b413fafe709a0c95Block Operator
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