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 8309490 Details
Epoch: 389 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 82962911 epoch_slot_no: 278111 block_no: 8309313 slot_leader_id: 5026921 size: 82357 time: 2023-01-24 03:00:02 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc0ab03f388d2c8f6bef662218927c14351234bd1b01378ea547a8a3bc4167c5cBlock Operator
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