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 8311968 Details
Epoch: 389 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 83014287 epoch_slot_no: 329487 block_no: 8311791 slot_leader_id: 5386657 size: 3903 time: 2023-01-24 17:16:18 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1f02ca85e9dd539deff973e3196b216ffbf5c3cd68c7e2b31ee1952431512c2aBlock Operator
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