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 8296971 Details
Epoch: 389 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 82702186 epoch_slot_no: 17386 block_no: 8296794 slot_leader_id: 4561122 size: 679 time: 2023-01-21 02:34:37 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9803c0e5798e8fdee86988f1d3e45926d1a43441ecebc9bdd8a82a4fb84fc01bBlock Operator
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