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 8288604 Details
Epoch: 388 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 82529830 epoch_slot_no: 277030 block_no: 8288427 slot_leader_id: 4572099 size: 82508 time: 2023-01-19 02:42:01 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdf3f7aad9556b23a95c279024da803a86fbf5f74c40061ab0230a4c72d383af2Block Operator
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