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 8286540 Details
Epoch: 388 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 82486347 epoch_slot_no: 233547 block_no: 8286363 slot_leader_id: 5679081 size: 1554 time: 2023-01-18 14:37:18 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x20439bdf101dcee7d9a116d118d9a70cecdd6f45f41af7045b88fe1ba13ef8bfBlock Operator
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