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 8309958 Details
Epoch: 389 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 82972818 epoch_slot_no: 288018 block_no: 8309781 slot_leader_id: 7047095 size: 4421 time: 2023-01-24 05:45:09 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb1e2346a77297ee882628d84e05ea0afd5579de6d7772596864411a35a7fd1a5Block Operator
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