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 8289442 Details
Epoch: 388 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 82546946 epoch_slot_no: 294146 block_no: 8289265 slot_leader_id: 4753422 size: 45365 time: 2023-01-19 07:27:17 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe50dc1cbb2b1ab7fc95e0ab1b87f5eaa4137a8758cce69e58dc19df3e6227f42Block Operator
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