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 8296129 Details
Epoch: 388 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 82683999 epoch_slot_no: 431199 block_no: 8295952 slot_leader_id: 4555892 size: 58880 time: 2023-01-20 21:31:30 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x00fd076d522fd08501c06fe088aea24c2c59cd5b2d9cfeeba61b3e21d22e8e3bBlock Operator
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