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 8287608 Details
Epoch: 388 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 82508838 epoch_slot_no: 256038 block_no: 8287431 slot_leader_id: 5679081 size: 690 time: 2023-01-18 20:52:09 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc5746530642ec0550726c697d0c3d92894f0d534109db0dbb593d92142a2c2f0Block Operator
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