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 8299281 Details
Epoch: 389Number of transactions in block: 23
slot_no: 82750546
epoch_slot_no: 65746
block_no: 8299104
slot_leader_id: 5388822
size: 41734
time: 2023-01-21 16:00:37
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x5fa086a6f82064acb9f022b05061f77330bfbb454248f2c4d0c2de9cd6b4ec7c
Block Operator
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