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 8289678 Details
Epoch: 388 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 82551750 epoch_slot_no: 298950 block_no: 8289501 slot_leader_id: 7335667 size: 18802 time: 2023-01-19 08:47:21 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x79bdf517487ac63cea243ceb5ada4380caca7013a5debe1c8116bee88e6f155dBlock Operator
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