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 8307682 Details
Epoch: 389 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 82925106 epoch_slot_no: 240306 block_no: 8307505 slot_leader_id: 5937950 size: 34440 time: 2023-01-23 16:29:57 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xde8882ea6130f1902ba3f6942f38c9b51153c497d4e6b23a6018d49b34646b1eBlock Operator
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