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 8307555 Details
Epoch: 389 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 82922426 epoch_slot_no: 237626 block_no: 8307378 slot_leader_id: 5246212 size: 15947 time: 2023-01-23 15:45:17 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x75ae95c3a3d587d2fd6c1d43f150d646c534ee8f26ff15bc6592f071a1f2d25dBlock Operator
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