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 8304443 Details
Epoch: 389 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 82860091 epoch_slot_no: 175291 block_no: 8304266 slot_leader_id: 4569152 size: 74089 time: 2023-01-22 22:26:22 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x50cdf0298aa9a5d097aa9cc47182704c9cfc966d11ad965a8b270bd20fa75cceBlock Operator
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