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 8289828 Details
Epoch: 388 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 82554695 epoch_slot_no: 301895 block_no: 8289651 slot_leader_id: 5679081 size: 17394 time: 2023-01-19 09:36:26 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa336def289af3e5aa35981ce07f3ee2f3ca38e14b2d98ec793d70035acd5381eBlock Operator
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