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 8290040 Details
Epoch: 388 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 82559043 epoch_slot_no: 306243 block_no: 8289863 slot_leader_id: 4604290 size: 38764 time: 2023-01-19 10:48:54 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa2f1e0d7552170deacaad376d3a92949cf183c9e84666256000f910e4b0ef573Block Operator
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