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 8288649 Details
Epoch: 388 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 82530697 epoch_slot_no: 277897 block_no: 8288472 slot_leader_id: 5877750 size: 7998 time: 2023-01-19 02:56:28 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2987ea7380ce2840bcb8fd5d579ff3145ef1ef09884b3c42a397297fca8b1101Block Operator
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