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 8314283 Details
Epoch: 389 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 83061722 epoch_slot_no: 376922 block_no: 8314106 slot_leader_id: 5159587 size: 34057 time: 2023-01-25 06:26:53 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3a8088c03476a781c6155bc65767d0d13d9b86a794264d8ced75936074527ef4Block Operator
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