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 8298424 Details
Epoch: 389 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 82733188 epoch_slot_no: 48388 block_no: 8298247 slot_leader_id: 5028068 size: 26199 time: 2023-01-21 11:11:19 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc7d30f1d4e4651f34ca6d1a1acc257e950523eaff5fe2848d6ad0aa706a36468Block Operator
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