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 8309363 Details
Epoch: 389 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 82960049 epoch_slot_no: 275249 block_no: 8309186 slot_leader_id: 7379118 size: 5803 time: 2023-01-24 02:12:20 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x97afa8f774ca0ce38a3612c482963385bf2d77b434df2ba47ab9d2ee752ae2c1Block Operator
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