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 8296457 Details
Epoch: 389 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 82691088 epoch_slot_no: 6288 block_no: 8296280 slot_leader_id: 7047130 size: 83080 time: 2023-01-20 23:29:39 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x705a6a31177ec1de3325605c8fc4d4a0ed0f9a7031fb7a48106d995331e19db2Block Operator
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