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 8304532 Details
Epoch: 389 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 82862165 epoch_slot_no: 177365 block_no: 8304355 slot_leader_id: 5069862 size: 70521 time: 2023-01-22 23:00:56 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf0839c3dedbbb7d4253d7022156eeddea60c110ca707df50b18c367d25073651Block Operator
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