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 8288563 Details
Epoch: 388 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 82528729 epoch_slot_no: 275929 block_no: 8288386 slot_leader_id: 4555892 size: 58772 time: 2023-01-19 02:23:40 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x10d82883eb0bab29064ea0c57dc6cda45ea2531daa1c93fec84453a1d611d270Block Operator
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