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 8286204 Details
Epoch: 388 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 82479421 epoch_slot_no: 226621 block_no: 8286027 slot_leader_id: 6656578 size: 21444 time: 2023-01-18 12:41:52 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5164480af8ae4af9afd8a065d220c3777a7faa488b2552dd9bb24d39015f7a9dBlock Operator
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