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 8308237 Details
Epoch: 389 Number of transactions in block: 49 slot_no: 82936916 epoch_slot_no: 252116 block_no: 8308060 slot_leader_id: 4686191 size: 87378 time: 2023-01-23 19:46:47 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb14a19711a59c40a9ef290bede35abb6adcf13e1ffca2500459b9dd5089a74c0Block Operator
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