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 8303873 Details
Epoch: 389 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 82847767 epoch_slot_no: 162967 block_no: 8303696 slot_leader_id: 7046714 size: 8445 time: 2023-01-22 19:00:58 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb74e40191f0d7a18c53c06945fc7250ea13be0322230fd663e8be43548426637Block Operator
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