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 8307565 Details
Epoch: 389 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 82922590 epoch_slot_no: 237790 block_no: 8307388 slot_leader_id: 8307565 size: 9962 time: 2023-01-23 15:48:01 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xce91188623023881a3265146463d40b886c630e3f008e6161ad8ab78f936ea40Block Operator
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