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 8308288 Details
Epoch: 389 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 82937826 epoch_slot_no: 253026 block_no: 8308111 slot_leader_id: 5833303 size: 32030 time: 2023-01-23 20:01:57 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x65716b7527bb6f7bc2e7c2f865a8ee01ddfd82dc8124f1a981ed44a59808991cBlock Operator
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