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 8300296 Details
Epoch: 389 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 82771399 epoch_slot_no: 86599 block_no: 8300119 slot_leader_id: 5003953 size: 14391 time: 2023-01-21 21:48:10 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x72134dc7494608fef5d2636a6ccb24790681c07f0149268ad9d10a94d7be921fBlock Operator
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