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 8297136 Details
Epoch: 389 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 82705498 epoch_slot_no: 20698 block_no: 8296959 slot_leader_id: 4568166 size: 21031 time: 2023-01-21 03:29:49 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb42b0cf6323001be40885a10aae585d1e517e08bdccde9f99beafff7f4a915fcBlock Operator
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