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 8288667 Details
Epoch: 388 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 82531137 epoch_slot_no: 278337 block_no: 8288490 slot_leader_id: 7376398 size: 5970 time: 2023-01-19 03:03:48 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3e7cea1aae003312675bea682096d724e78ba05cb6ed06fc7f9c62f3933f5c23Block Operator
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