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 8304237 Details
Epoch: 389 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 82855279 epoch_slot_no: 170479 block_no: 8304060 slot_leader_id: 5573897 size: 88383 time: 2023-01-22 21:06:10 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf13de17d44c4a5458d3eb1408d2a4fbc65d328e6c58b3a29e2fe0d2cd14f15a7Block Operator
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