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 8298534 Details
Epoch: 389 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 82735318 epoch_slot_no: 50518 block_no: 8298357 slot_leader_id: 4562647 size: 3190 time: 2023-01-21 11:46:49 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf0b478a4168b342443a3c833d115bbabed82c76f45792737b9abfd618b8673a1Block Operator
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