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 8306098 Details
Epoch: 389 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 82893583 epoch_slot_no: 208783 block_no: 8305921 slot_leader_id: 5406832 size: 16292 time: 2023-01-23 07:44:34 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcede63c5a6daa4426bb882784fa95456755c6fd7f15b73fa16868e14b12ba740Block Operator
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