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 8286591 Details
Epoch: 388 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 82487551 epoch_slot_no: 234751 block_no: 8286414 slot_leader_id: 7046460 size: 86917 time: 2023-01-18 14:57:22 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc05d0eea9d90bf891ac5c5fb4c162aeeb5406fa9c15303a2d94fbfffa684728dBlock Operator
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