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 8300237 Details
Epoch: 389 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 82770335 epoch_slot_no: 85535 block_no: 8300060 slot_leader_id: 7046439 size: 7723 time: 2023-01-21 21:30:26 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfcc7a8cf4eefd7062c5ea54367e2fc460b5615a86081045de49c80075f3513d1Block Operator
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