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 8309823 Details
Epoch: 389 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 82969706 epoch_slot_no: 284906 block_no: 8309646 slot_leader_id: 5516217 size: 39623 time: 2023-01-24 04:53:17 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7636fd97af1e70377c75c5d0e56365f36d7564f4838df582b2f4622c5a11a10bBlock Operator
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