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 8286720 Details
Epoch: 388 Number of transactions in block: 48 slot_no: 82490545 epoch_slot_no: 237745 block_no: 8286543 slot_leader_id: 7046986 size: 83480 time: 2023-01-18 15:47:16 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa1a56904685fee659553b4cc41219a6faa8f319f3b3c3ef7ab320d4bbbef6465Block Operator
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