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 8309775 Details
Epoch: 389 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 82968738 epoch_slot_no: 283938 block_no: 8309598 slot_leader_id: 7047130 size: 29762 time: 2023-01-24 04:37:09 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbcee66e2c6c3f83570f48636e62698defb28f6cb2a92aa124fd6bc38a6cffd22Block Operator
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