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 8298761 Details
Epoch: 389 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 82739857 epoch_slot_no: 55057 block_no: 8298584 slot_leader_id: 7046511 size: 14782 time: 2023-01-21 13:02:28 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe5a1e756e98da37e4cabeb90fa0d27157468a13206bd54b8d1c075f5a5a1859dBlock Operator
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