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 8287598 Details
Epoch: 388 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 82508690 epoch_slot_no: 255890 block_no: 8287421 slot_leader_id: 6204553 size: 17593 time: 2023-01-18 20:49:41 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6a347d04c1bca452df5cf3427f3e396907c6c7f2244018df2551e92f2c37da14Block Operator
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