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 8304148 Details
Epoch: 389 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 82853552 epoch_slot_no: 168752 block_no: 8303971 slot_leader_id: 5086889 size: 31414 time: 2023-01-22 20:37:23 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf4fdfb86a4f9377a408998838c6f2995f5d6649d792ccde7a66762f45b8c8eddBlock Operator
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