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 8290919 Details
Epoch: 388 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 82576223 epoch_slot_no: 323423 block_no: 8290742 slot_leader_id: 7356967 size: 28436 time: 2023-01-19 15:35:14 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfc94c41232d5dd2ff3a190ae4e441ca0a0e7315515d68f6080a4ab7a0feaaceaBlock Operator
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