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 8290374 Details
Epoch: 388 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 82565626 epoch_slot_no: 312826 block_no: 8290197 slot_leader_id: 7251536 size: 15275 time: 2023-01-19 12:38:37 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x95d6f44188b3f41e3dc6abfa949e3bb2839722e9ed1b0299eed27ff52e8aef07Block Operator
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