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 8297398 Details
Epoch: 389 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 82711235 epoch_slot_no: 26435 block_no: 8297221 slot_leader_id: 4584819 size: 46969 time: 2023-01-21 05:05:26 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe0b16420ca90453f8054807d708b3e2f1185bb0085550ace64e44655312ed130Block Operator
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