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 8291784 Details
Epoch: 388 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 82593666 epoch_slot_no: 340866 block_no: 8291607 slot_leader_id: 5307512 size: 34503 time: 2023-01-19 20:25:57 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1995a73a9eede947ecb37dfee6237f62c8091f1945efda1fc86bd254799ead2dBlock Operator
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