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 8430309 Details
Epoch: 395 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 85474718 epoch_slot_no: 197918 block_no: 8430132 slot_leader_id: 6912505 size: 7846 time: 2023-02-22 04:43:29 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2252cb689d46c7e12cf24e5c75ae6b665eade2f4eebb669efb0966f3fd417f7cBlock Operator
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