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 8290182 Details
Epoch: 388 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 82561756 epoch_slot_no: 308956 block_no: 8290005 slot_leader_id: 6447359 size: 42423 time: 2023-01-19 11:34:07 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x364305a67683fb0ae31fdf26353a2c7cba089cf498865398cfad11530955ad88Block Operator
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