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 8306908 Details
Epoch: 389 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 82909740 epoch_slot_no: 224940 block_no: 8306731 slot_leader_id: 4671216 size: 2695 time: 2023-01-23 12:13:51 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd702d5327bc1e38c44a796f35604ff806bbcba0619134ed2191bfa986b43e409Block Operator
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