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 8306336 Details
Epoch: 389 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 82898531 epoch_slot_no: 213731 block_no: 8306159 slot_leader_id: 5002519 size: 87203 time: 2023-01-23 09:07:02 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc8a75a378a8422c0964ff52c8f30f5a0d17d6c62a98307d593b8178279053f8dBlock Operator
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