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 8291204 Details
Epoch: 388 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 82581834 epoch_slot_no: 329034 block_no: 8291027 slot_leader_id: 7046472 size: 4816 time: 2023-01-19 17:08:45 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3537b9ebc6400e9d3411ffd62627e58f181eb6e66eb548ab68202bfc990791aeBlock Operator
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