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 8290272 Details
Epoch: 388 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 82563415 epoch_slot_no: 310615 block_no: 8290095 slot_leader_id: 6844793 size: 10677 time: 2023-01-19 12:01:46 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcc09e803665673f87c349639e1e03d6f6737a9387c5d5c333b721e67b0db421eBlock Operator
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