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 8300719 Details
Epoch: 389 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 82779343 epoch_slot_no: 94543 block_no: 8300542 slot_leader_id: 5069862 size: 24749 time: 2023-01-22 00:00:34 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc9f8ac3810af9878892d68726d814bb918aab362ef4cb77d00abb85940ea5573Block Operator
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