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 8297575 Details
Epoch: 389 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 82715003 epoch_slot_no: 30203 block_no: 8297398 slot_leader_id: 7287004 size: 36359 time: 2023-01-21 06:08:14 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x423657bd2d3760cd1f5afb7bdba0296a1d4949ba0fd96e8306f4cab852f9ab5bBlock Operator
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