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 8297553 Details
Epoch: 389 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 82714588 epoch_slot_no: 29788 block_no: 8297376 slot_leader_id: 5331941 size: 37174 time: 2023-01-21 06:01:19 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbe4c6199b1fc88e359edd6e6053b7dbec0e3ab50c6e8391be3a0165cd915a5aaBlock Operator
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