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 8288913 Details
Epoch: 388 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 82536405 epoch_slot_no: 283605 block_no: 8288736 slot_leader_id: 6382157 size: 29981 time: 2023-01-19 04:31:36 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcdbf38b598491cd283f0a1f3194367096df40d9045c7d9c673a4742b63602d4aBlock Operator
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