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 8297697 Details
Epoch: 389 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 82717442 epoch_slot_no: 32642 block_no: 8297520 slot_leader_id: 5452949 size: 62308 time: 2023-01-21 06:48:53 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6c9f7d4a97cb4c8de4b642646e6b5d04cf520237df8039252f5d72beeae28ac5Block Operator
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