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 8286757 Details
Epoch: 388 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 82491215 epoch_slot_no: 238415 block_no: 8286580 slot_leader_id: 4982078 size: 41220 time: 2023-01-18 15:58:26 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbaafec137768c88c0f53ba949a1d7c2b7132f2dbc9857b4a2f96c0c816bf2141Block Operator
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