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 8303878 Details
Epoch: 389 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 82847858 epoch_slot_no: 163058 block_no: 8303701 slot_leader_id: 4556117 size: 54908 time: 2023-01-22 19:02:29 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfaa8c094c9dcf2e8d0b0a8bd5d52a05e2afd781bba76f81d43e9c1d0c15699b0Block Operator
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