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 8299343 Details
Epoch: 389 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 82751840 epoch_slot_no: 67040 block_no: 8299166 slot_leader_id: 7046799 size: 20225 time: 2023-01-21 16:22:11 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe73f82e443650733a8a10bc6c5b7534762652e89e5fa7d68e45b4eafdb7a84eeBlock Operator
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