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 8298639 Details
Epoch: 389 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 82737409 epoch_slot_no: 52609 block_no: 8298462 slot_leader_id: 6802893 size: 16868 time: 2023-01-21 12:21:40 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9f8111a7f0e2e2c7e7c8023ee997586ff52ba71aeb21bdbf64f9cb0795579641Block Operator
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