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 8287698 Details
Epoch: 388 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 82510709 epoch_slot_no: 257909 block_no: 8287521 slot_leader_id: 7231972 size: 16594 time: 2023-01-18 21:23:20 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x57542a36127f030009f7fc3b8f5e635aa9f9b9069b2fd7ffeaac3a94b97aa2f3Block Operator
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