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 8306261 Details
Epoch: 389 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 82897013 epoch_slot_no: 212213 block_no: 8306084 slot_leader_id: 6617388 size: 6808 time: 2023-01-23 08:41:44 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x83623eb698addbec25379da6f355177c20b401ff1c6a35946b56a388ca905a21Block Operator
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