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 8298391 Details
Epoch: 389 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 82732361 epoch_slot_no: 47561 block_no: 8298214 slot_leader_id: 4577643 size: 80287 time: 2023-01-21 10:57:32 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x81f4806745bb8cc2ec349ae3b6edfa344aa775ea3e12c46028fd2be8545df3eeBlock Operator
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