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 8310095 Details
Epoch: 389 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 82975482 epoch_slot_no: 290682 block_no: 8309918 slot_leader_id: 6531556 size: 27786 time: 2023-01-24 06:29:33 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x548b160b78f64146c7d8c40066d655ce3828b2d383c6f8eab4ad83a20ca0c065Block Operator
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