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 8306598 Details
Epoch: 389 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 82903674 epoch_slot_no: 218874 block_no: 8306421 slot_leader_id: 7046439 size: 34867 time: 2023-01-23 10:32:45 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x97702bcedc155aad8d40f9de64521f0ebd77048bbd323e8d266c4fc470422485Block Operator
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