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 8298677 Details
Epoch: 389 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 82738176 epoch_slot_no: 53376 block_no: 8298500 slot_leader_id: 7047130 size: 46139 time: 2023-01-21 12:34:27 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7d3e80efc87633abb4cb066d63242b2381530f53ad5c33d1747cf6a181ebc558Block Operator
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