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 8298989 Details
Epoch: 389 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 82744360 epoch_slot_no: 59560 block_no: 8298812 slot_leader_id: 8110381 size: 28394 time: 2023-01-21 14:17:31 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa5df18caf1cd83627b9e52760d2f29a1dd6a2d72ba8b34ac4d35a16595847287Block Operator
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