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 8289130 Details
Epoch: 388 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 82540794 epoch_slot_no: 287994 block_no: 8288953 slot_leader_id: 5498086 size: 63595 time: 2023-01-19 05:44:45 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x163e4e16cb04210eba1bf3815814f05ba9586a95eb1df2e7bb3679aed635bbafBlock Operator
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