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 8292136 Details
Epoch: 388 Number of transactions in block: 45 slot_no: 82601220 epoch_slot_no: 348420 block_no: 8291959 slot_leader_id: 4573058 size: 88438 time: 2023-01-19 22:31:51 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x588df7a5ce3929d03d1b0122a0d4da8c96ccf12bc8e852e7842521abb2a36edbBlock Operator
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