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 8297555 Details
Epoch: 389 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 82714631 epoch_slot_no: 29831 block_no: 8297378 slot_leader_id: 6264932 size: 78848 time: 2023-01-21 06:02:02 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0a219e16178e45e6e4926b583757e5412dfb12861348bfe04aeb6e8365e02e53Block Operator
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