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 8300455 Details
Epoch: 389 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 82774661 epoch_slot_no: 89861 block_no: 8300278 slot_leader_id: 4556117 size: 10415 time: 2023-01-21 22:42:32 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbcf2020071a496829ff0de92c47943b8419576d6884f1f1ed441bc66ea4dca57Block Operator
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