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 8308760 Details
Epoch: 389 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 82947411 epoch_slot_no: 262611 block_no: 8308583 slot_leader_id: 5538972 size: 27825 time: 2023-01-23 22:41:42 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa9c9f16d055a7462e85c8f1391dc7f14c45772186636f1564cb758213f0f9cbdBlock Operator
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