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 8292003 Details
Epoch: 388 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 82598428 epoch_slot_no: 345628 block_no: 8291826 slot_leader_id: 5128498 size: 5245 time: 2023-01-19 21:45:19 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd21ddb44549c0afbffa4c5efff53ffbf692a27b397aa2ed64bf96fa058fabbdcBlock Operator
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