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 8306836 Details
Epoch: 389 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 82908344 epoch_slot_no: 223544 block_no: 8306659 slot_leader_id: 4557275 size: 60182 time: 2023-01-23 11:50:35 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe02c4aeaa90d22aec9f5a318b29e8aeee8b93aa9157c717c8f4428a20cd71d7dBlock Operator
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