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 8286885 Details
Epoch: 388 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 82493759 epoch_slot_no: 240959 block_no: 8286708 slot_leader_id: 7046986 size: 17784 time: 2023-01-18 16:40:50 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf3a4e76ff149c54bf848e6ce261c70e22a6c1ac3d3fa5cd0946d7059ffc718afBlock Operator
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