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 8312396 Details
Epoch: 389 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 83022610 epoch_slot_no: 337810 block_no: 8312219 slot_leader_id: 4579620 size: 24429 time: 2023-01-24 19:35:01 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x23855eb824a1410765814dd22074687508ddaafb103e330a143f8bd2216cc9fcBlock Operator
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