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 8304484 Details
Epoch: 389 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 82860945 epoch_slot_no: 176145 block_no: 8304307 slot_leader_id: 4610095 size: 52173 time: 2023-01-22 22:40:36 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2124608d3421ec67a60d8fa2d0c87eae6eb1f250066e9c6a73cf90466011e14fBlock Operator
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