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 8312198 Details
Epoch: 389 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 83019175 epoch_slot_no: 334375 block_no: 8312021 slot_leader_id: 5369783 size: 64578 time: 2023-01-24 18:37:46 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x202a0904b9099dac4e79802735f42c9f88655e1d0ad075e648469219d849eb32Block Operator
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