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 8306721 Details
Epoch: 389 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 82906242 epoch_slot_no: 221442 block_no: 8306544 slot_leader_id: 7046439 size: 19103 time: 2023-01-23 11:15:33 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9a839114e9333a318d25d3af8322768b0400c1933e0b33ef9e58b89be302a748Block Operator
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