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 8299572 Details
Epoch: 389 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 82756549 epoch_slot_no: 71749 block_no: 8299395 slot_leader_id: 7458791 size: 86923 time: 2023-01-21 17:40:40 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc40527d20d74159e2b903a19ac442d82feba60a5a803c622e787e33a5855f85eBlock Operator
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