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 8299676 Details
Epoch: 389 Number of transactions in block: 77 slot_no: 82758987 epoch_slot_no: 74187 block_no: 8299499 slot_leader_id: 4841475 size: 85887 time: 2023-01-21 18:21:18 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x204006606d1dc8165599008c770838e0d29b115a13b17896fe58d1fff9172c18Block Operator
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