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 8313462 Details
Epoch: 389 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 83044704 epoch_slot_no: 359904 block_no: 8313285 slot_leader_id: 4555427 size: 15640 time: 2023-01-25 01:43:15 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8e2938bfb6a2bd5ad5ddf7ff0e2bff5dbbd29433e18b0be719d377472a180495Block Operator
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