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 8288994 Details
Epoch: 388 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 82538214 epoch_slot_no: 285414 block_no: 8288817 slot_leader_id: 7581720 size: 59861 time: 2023-01-19 05:01:45 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x57bfbb0b77e6147c3da8ac6a4419688c4cac9c480de892361ecade36971d4db4Block Operator
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