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 8296249 Details
Epoch: 389 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 82686751 epoch_slot_no: 1951 block_no: 8296072 slot_leader_id: 6135313 size: 88316 time: 2023-01-20 22:17:22 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x25a31668e9aa1f6139ce644d051997ea614003c5ac4e96f3760d9995330e02b8Block Operator
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