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 8312972 Details
Epoch: 389 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 83034341 epoch_slot_no: 349541 block_no: 8312795 slot_leader_id: 7046472 size: 70846 time: 2023-01-24 22:50:32 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc903fb8686443ff5a4cf30133eb2125ff357a2e0e4b3f23de210513c716b0b85Block Operator
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