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 8286770 Details
Epoch: 388 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 82491464 epoch_slot_no: 238664 block_no: 8286593 slot_leader_id: 7046639 size: 87427 time: 2023-01-18 16:02:35 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x99c26b3ead7f729b14676ed685932200a8674f13df3ae2ad7840adb81992206aBlock Operator
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