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 8306742 Details
Epoch: 389 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 82906652 epoch_slot_no: 221852 block_no: 8306565 slot_leader_id: 7356967 size: 36077 time: 2023-01-23 11:22:23 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x951790ddd707a701d1ba24a5d5c7534e4f8e096d9cfcb975f173be5c426fca18Block Operator
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