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 8286436 Details
Epoch: 388 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 82483864 epoch_slot_no: 231064 block_no: 8286259 slot_leader_id: 6008773 size: 58172 time: 2023-01-18 13:55:55 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc21a3990f2a43fd94498cb9c33639c2a1ed828c6863845e4f6505abbd28ec2d0Block Operator
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