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 8304222 Details
Epoch: 389 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 82854946 epoch_slot_no: 170146 block_no: 8304045 slot_leader_id: 7920586 size: 37715 time: 2023-01-22 21:00:37 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6121ff82ea27475b7b6a59c4bee2868ad04149c1598f1c6263300bf137829438Block Operator
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