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 8303973 Details
Epoch: 389 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 82849940 epoch_slot_no: 165140 block_no: 8303796 slot_leader_id: 7376398 size: 87197 time: 2023-01-22 19:37:11 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xab0f0bd5810abc270e09006c6593006fa432283ea87472b251759dff226a99c8Block Operator
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