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 8299398 Details
Epoch: 389 Number of transactions in block: 49 slot_no: 82752903 epoch_slot_no: 68103 block_no: 8299221 slot_leader_id: 5414268 size: 88218 time: 2023-01-21 16:39:54 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x872a4c93f0b2c5ea8ddca4fbf43a6ea8aaea19bda88602b2316f1c082953cf1aBlock Operator
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