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 8304916 Details
Epoch: 389 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 82870366 epoch_slot_no: 185566 block_no: 8304739 slot_leader_id: 5544528 size: 34117 time: 2023-01-23 01:17:37 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xea7a5d392aaa2c959a5a390b0e30892cfd3bd807bf7e09e4167baf651eb53d85Block Operator
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