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 8305508 Details
Epoch: 389 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 82881640 epoch_slot_no: 196840 block_no: 8305331 slot_leader_id: 5410342 size: 35641 time: 2023-01-23 04:25:31 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa7995e3e36940e4549ad22b1661a003c36efb3dc2c29334ab453edb4ff1b3ac0Block Operator
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