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 8309325 Details
Epoch: 389 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 82959268 epoch_slot_no: 274468 block_no: 8309148 slot_leader_id: 4961637 size: 11460 time: 2023-01-24 01:59:19 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0c6d0471efb402ab0c6f0b89cd15541de3e5caf57fa5e62b9fbb8a01af204ec2Block Operator
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