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 8287226 Details
Epoch: 388 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 82501282 epoch_slot_no: 248482 block_no: 8287049 slot_leader_id: 7718752 size: 10833 time: 2023-01-18 18:46:13 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa00479558766099e59bb880a7efd16e6f5689867e6dbd600f199d23f280f9304Block Operator
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