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 8300326 Details
Epoch: 389 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 82771977 epoch_slot_no: 87177 block_no: 8300149 slot_leader_id: 7046472 size: 61588 time: 2023-01-21 21:57:48 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe63844f5440c8c90a618075cd2d586906de4972d1f1d32b63c51488ad4a926f6Block Operator
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