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 8312395 Details
Epoch: 389 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 83022602 epoch_slot_no: 337802 block_no: 8312218 slot_leader_id: 8047028 size: 50076 time: 2023-01-24 19:34:53 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x64fe5bf62eb313b1183a5abded95b6d3640a44a561b3e4e5fe605fc6b3f25c19Block Operator
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