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 8297114 Details
Epoch: 389 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 82705048 epoch_slot_no: 20248 block_no: 8296937 slot_leader_id: 8158224 size: 31774 time: 2023-01-21 03:22:19 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x690a092da7740435d807d7ea55f78c31037e4c0c8dbe38508d2175c70b5082f0Block Operator
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