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 8287993 Details
Epoch: 388 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 82517010 epoch_slot_no: 264210 block_no: 8287816 slot_leader_id: 5069862 size: 88331 time: 2023-01-18 23:08:21 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf72299c9700973c7287f5f095770d9cdb14bf9531d233d4447ccc69e77123e99Block Operator
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