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 8298929 Details
Epoch: 389 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 82743223 epoch_slot_no: 58423 block_no: 8298752 slot_leader_id: 7046729 size: 29360 time: 2023-01-21 13:58:34 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0ce5ccea14aeaa9f64ff78b6f051224d5cbe2b7f580987bef647e77330469aa2Block Operator
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