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 8304664 Details
Epoch: 389 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 82865013 epoch_slot_no: 180213 block_no: 8304487 slot_leader_id: 8198306 size: 85447 time: 2023-01-22 23:48:24 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd471d24ae9fb237dff615d7382e4a8ede98ca1ec0ccf96a3874c867fc4edb5bdBlock Operator
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