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 8299780 Details
Epoch: 389 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 82761144 epoch_slot_no: 76344 block_no: 8299603 slot_leader_id: 6008285 size: 30842 time: 2023-01-21 18:57:15 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf6a83ab386a405ff9057b1a417d5264f7ff58bd7f6442a83f575fee91ff0811dBlock Operator
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