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 8299659 Details
Epoch: 389 Number of transactions in block: 62 slot_no: 82758445 epoch_slot_no: 73645 block_no: 8299482 slot_leader_id: 4580757 size: 87946 time: 2023-01-21 18:12:16 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf159f4eae1fdf51c6b8d6f0c3e0badf3afbe536a323fd2754ae8a9cd182fbbbcBlock Operator
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