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 8298303 Details
Epoch: 389 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 82730307 epoch_slot_no: 45507 block_no: 8298126 slot_leader_id: 4604290 size: 43596 time: 2023-01-21 10:23:18 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2573825ef0baeee9895d9d107f1673f346c7b3d839153c9df48c88378c0309c1Block Operator
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