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 8300149 Details
Epoch: 389 Number of transactions in block: 50 slot_no: 82768534 epoch_slot_no: 83734 block_no: 8299972 slot_leader_id: 7046729 size: 49616 time: 2023-01-21 21:00:25 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x80a926ef0aa0fb8e564275d0b89d4747f25dd25fd5eec99c96d11301f5624059Block Operator
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