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 8304524 Details
Epoch: 389 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 82862005 epoch_slot_no: 177205 block_no: 8304347 slot_leader_id: 5246212 size: 75555 time: 2023-01-22 22:58:16 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3b76aceb8817d644f6551b308a2ecf15fa11b3ffc727dd2a663a8fd4b59216ffBlock Operator
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