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 8297344 Details
Epoch: 389 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 82710206 epoch_slot_no: 25406 block_no: 8297167 slot_leader_id: 7047095 size: 46540 time: 2023-01-21 04:48:17 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xacf89a520497b7fad6442183359fbbe11b316e7271875014f843be30a0ce7188Block Operator
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