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 8306215 Details
Epoch: 389 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 82896139 epoch_slot_no: 211339 block_no: 8306038 slot_leader_id: 4570659 size: 18100 time: 2023-01-23 08:27:10 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x07ab6b2b8e4e57d4d224f159c25f697d81f469e982f55990c0554a0039a9025cBlock Operator
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