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 8308731 Details
Epoch: 389 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 82946830 epoch_slot_no: 262030 block_no: 8308554 slot_leader_id: 7046714 size: 36771 time: 2023-01-23 22:32:01 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7ba373fb0b930b25fc49d2a6f542fe8c9da8929183d409d91c125d5d5b453d7bBlock Operator
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