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 8297861 Details
Epoch: 389 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 82720811 epoch_slot_no: 36011 block_no: 8297684 slot_leader_id: 5153012 size: 62779 time: 2023-01-21 07:45:02 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x86448fff00a8665d8ec3c1b5e1f73c8d08f74e8ca549c5e1755e9eb54cd923a4Block Operator
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