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 8304486 Details
Epoch: 389 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 82861009 epoch_slot_no: 176209 block_no: 8304309 slot_leader_id: 7750587 size: 42392 time: 2023-01-22 22:41:40 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x84230cbddb3adbe36e8ea710f2653a425bc00a762a05bff57786e0e5caf981abBlock Operator
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