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 8308661 Details
Epoch: 389 Number of transactions in block: 51 slot_no: 82945418 epoch_slot_no: 260618 block_no: 8308484 slot_leader_id: 7379118 size: 87791 time: 2023-01-23 22:08:29 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1959d884af6a83c4bf89e2e215a510d87fbd5e5bb6afac6c8c7d0cb690443c21Block Operator
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