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 8310722 Details
Epoch: 389 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 82987986 epoch_slot_no: 303186 block_no: 8310545 slot_leader_id: 4575007 size: 22712 time: 2023-01-24 09:57:57 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd3dd3ee48f7c05dfc8c585574a885a319b00ad9e9180ab3cc5ca992df26297ccBlock Operator
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