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 8288431 Details
Epoch: 388 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 82526141 epoch_slot_no: 273341 block_no: 8288254 slot_leader_id: 7046714 size: 78387 time: 2023-01-19 01:40:32 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcd75e1ca2504ad164a6ce91aaea4a2d5e16a404dc412df7a58ad5cdde98fd6a4Block Operator
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