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 8314902 Details
Epoch: 389 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 83074752 epoch_slot_no: 389952 block_no: 8314725 slot_leader_id: 5159587 size: 14795 time: 2023-01-25 10:04:03 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9cfbed3f022190bc703acf1a7e5b1aa75abdd9454c6316b04977dc13d510d35dBlock Operator
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