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 8289833 Details
Epoch: 388 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 82554828 epoch_slot_no: 302028 block_no: 8289656 slot_leader_id: 4555561 size: 37536 time: 2023-01-19 09:38:39 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf29f8701ba63458e7903c6ab6db7aee1b06db68f1aed5247237b16f6073deebcBlock Operator
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