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 8298423 Details
Epoch: 389 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 82733174 epoch_slot_no: 48374 block_no: 8298246 slot_leader_id: 7047130 size: 38940 time: 2023-01-21 11:11:05 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbbc1c4dabee7e4f3331bd4659331f2f9dc8a67c96dbfb3306f4409472e61a45aBlock Operator
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