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 8297478 Details
Epoch: 389 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 82712985 epoch_slot_no: 28185 block_no: 8297301 slot_leader_id: 7750587 size: 60479 time: 2023-01-21 05:34:36 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0cb387fc3b54ab6a801cdbc46198bcf44be7238df3b5d091862dbb7b41f16c99Block Operator
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