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 8299975 Details
Epoch: 389 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 82765180 epoch_slot_no: 80380 block_no: 8299798 slot_leader_id: 4577643 size: 5040 time: 2023-01-21 20:04:31 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6b5b298bd483f1c53c185b6386833a478500057e8905723b6732266f01585188Block Operator
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