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 8307275 Details
Epoch: 389 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 82917080 epoch_slot_no: 232280 block_no: 8307098 slot_leader_id: 7047130 size: 28360 time: 2023-01-23 14:16:11 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x10062572b7ed0f86612f105885176e8a82cb63e7f40f5740b351096495fdc3f9Block Operator
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