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 8300195 Details
Epoch: 389 Number of transactions in block: 172 slot_no: 82769459 epoch_slot_no: 84659 block_no: 8300018 slot_leader_id: 4576881 size: 87999 time: 2023-01-21 21:15:50 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfa10aac82ebf5a43c9d88743adefa07dcec71f990e23a28cb3ef80718320bc1dBlock Operator
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