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 8312871 Details
Epoch: 389 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 83032045 epoch_slot_no: 347245 block_no: 8312694 slot_leader_id: 7581720 size: 10737 time: 2023-01-24 22:12:16 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2316ceb5eb217e3508e123bd8b55a280ff89ee47af36bfa12e9c37276c3e8c7cBlock Operator
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