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 8300118 Details
Epoch: 389 Number of transactions in block: 77 slot_no: 82767909 epoch_slot_no: 83109 block_no: 8299941 slot_leader_id: 5364702 size: 88660 time: 2023-01-21 20:50:00 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xedc304c27397d15d1bee6fae2451e17038b27b5e377e920275f413554e67fd72Block Operator
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