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 8296584 Details
Epoch: 389 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 82693903 epoch_slot_no: 9103 block_no: 8296407 slot_leader_id: 4562647 size: 88358 time: 2023-01-21 00:16:34 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc05d1907422c6cf13aa701dd32dba8908bedab2013203f38bc851d40aee97e2cBlock Operator
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