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 8298877 Details
Epoch: 389 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 82742334 epoch_slot_no: 57534 block_no: 8298700 slot_leader_id: 7335667 size: 47299 time: 2023-01-21 13:43:45 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfd6295df565319c9d499c13cc598faf0133b6f8beac0d7f8fa05ae32b2c3c8c9Block Operator
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