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 8298623 Details
Epoch: 389 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 82737197 epoch_slot_no: 52397 block_no: 8298446 slot_leader_id: 4900604 size: 32994 time: 2023-01-21 12:18:08 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x17c758ccfed36ba464a2665d8b588cce17daea32fd4825eba55091d8051a64baBlock Operator
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