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 8297395 Details
Epoch: 389 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 82711158 epoch_slot_no: 26358 block_no: 8297218 slot_leader_id: 5498599 size: 81922 time: 2023-01-21 05:04:09 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4318dba837cee42e6070856bb3b36789ade5daa066101c9a1967341fc7a30cacBlock Operator
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