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 8298043 Details
Epoch: 389 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 82724476 epoch_slot_no: 39676 block_no: 8297866 slot_leader_id: 7047130 size: 15791 time: 2023-01-21 08:46:07 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x824ed1f48a7a118d0c39c847451c3b8781bca38238543e24f930a7190ab03f63Block Operator
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