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 8308773 Details
Epoch: 389 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 82947819 epoch_slot_no: 263019 block_no: 8308596 slot_leader_id: 7834434 size: 62581 time: 2023-01-23 22:48:30 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8aeb431ef274b3dc05f38ecc299c7901736330579524ab29dba1a49bf4152525Block Operator
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