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 8304189 Details
Epoch: 389 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 82854262 epoch_slot_no: 169462 block_no: 8304012 slot_leader_id: 4609504 size: 34493 time: 2023-01-22 20:49:13 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x694fc9a714e76ac8b164516bdeb5f2c79a2f208c7f53f59cfd9cbc7433d36352Block Operator
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