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 8308161 Details
Epoch: 389 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 82935459 epoch_slot_no: 250659 block_no: 8307984 slot_leader_id: 8024933 size: 4590 time: 2023-01-23 19:22:30 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7d2106391812ce4995dcfb12358c064a81cd70d83dc0659979bc09a0d188ca77Block Operator
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