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 8304358 Details
Epoch: 389 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 82857856 epoch_slot_no: 173056 block_no: 8304181 slot_leader_id: 7541675 size: 5691 time: 2023-01-22 21:49:07 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb4bcab7075bdf2a5f5a38755d2fdabf88744aaf2e876eaf5dcfe5a09ec5d609eBlock Operator
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