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 8310145 Details
Epoch: 389 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 82976483 epoch_slot_no: 291683 block_no: 8309968 slot_leader_id: 7048039 size: 4655 time: 2023-01-24 06:46:14 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe3f21eb727d94ef17d0eef6f4ae29b871a3d3f5e9a0676901471810f8f9ba808Block Operator
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