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 8288118 Details
Epoch: 388 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 82519684 epoch_slot_no: 266884 block_no: 8287941 slot_leader_id: 7968063 size: 24078 time: 2023-01-18 23:52:55 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x32e6c37077e1359abfbb50c639c8a3f238b97dadccec191a3c9ee485ad80efb6Block Operator
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