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 8286972 Details
Epoch: 388 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 82496107 epoch_slot_no: 243307 block_no: 8286795 slot_leader_id: 7253610 size: 43925 time: 2023-01-18 17:19:58 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3e6347288e7bb23bf14aa0129463862554e31ec1c3a35b1aea9f6f76f3073d87Block Operator
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