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 8309515 Details
Epoch: 389 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 82963608 epoch_slot_no: 278808 block_no: 8309338 slot_leader_id: 6600591 size: 79564 time: 2023-01-24 03:11:39 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xec2e1191623bd77a997311ff0cafa2780ca9b4655c1fc9971562997f350c5f6cBlock Operator
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