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 8288251 Details
Epoch: 388 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 82522518 epoch_slot_no: 269718 block_no: 8288074 slot_leader_id: 7046799 size: 88401 time: 2023-01-19 00:40:09 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x21f15b894087b4aa6d046ebc07b3c0164346639cdda78c148aab2a38c66d5eb3Block Operator
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