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 8306634 Details
Epoch: 389 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 82904483 epoch_slot_no: 219683 block_no: 8306457 slot_leader_id: 7046439 size: 38630 time: 2023-01-23 10:46:14 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf5265a37461f0e2892049e3da3be2a9aff2825c612f1a9d6439c4c690ec7c2d2Block Operator
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