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 8287393 Details
Epoch: 388 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 82504712 epoch_slot_no: 251912 block_no: 8287216 slot_leader_id: 7046600 size: 28064 time: 2023-01-18 19:43:23 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0fc6fab5c9ec89ab64ff8eef549f52ecacf3e978e1004aaf30485d434b7de5f0Block Operator
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