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 8291937 Details
Epoch: 388 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 82596648 epoch_slot_no: 343848 block_no: 8291760 slot_leader_id: 8158224 size: 70025 time: 2023-01-19 21:15:39 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9769a59811233681b80540f44541094a7c8ffe1e2dd4c333338f252a83f959ceBlock Operator
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