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 8300249 Details
Epoch: 389 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 82770507 epoch_slot_no: 85707 block_no: 8300072 slot_leader_id: 5246212 size: 23554 time: 2023-01-21 21:33:18 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3f795d17a2ee2eb95ae91e7bd175c9ca5de0099ada25c431638774eed8b414a3Block Operator
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