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 8308649 Details
Epoch: 389 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 82945161 epoch_slot_no: 260361 block_no: 8308472 slot_leader_id: 7376398 size: 70477 time: 2023-01-23 22:04:12 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x20f2f51fc59bd7f12d70d9f6c2ae9aa2dd9fa25e86750de78dc598701529095aBlock Operator
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