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 8304002 Details
Epoch: 389 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 82850811 epoch_slot_no: 166011 block_no: 8303825 slot_leader_id: 6624336 size: 7669 time: 2023-01-22 19:51:42 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6d51335c4d3b72c78244180522f0aa6fe7b6fc6941fcb0473e9a57a1aaa234f0Block Operator
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