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 8308236 Details
Epoch: 389 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 82936871 epoch_slot_no: 252071 block_no: 8308059 slot_leader_id: 4981421 size: 21630 time: 2023-01-23 19:46:02 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd9e54ae3e8a0763a18ad56b4c8832dd1578a9f441e2a4bf42d2906ca2107bb03Block Operator
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