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 8292788 Details
Epoch: 388 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 82614064 epoch_slot_no: 361264 block_no: 8292611 slot_leader_id: 5442898 size: 33898 time: 2023-01-20 02:05:55 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf8ef41ddb9a4039feeff84ede0815a19caf03cfdeccff1750218f58bf2ab0ee7Block Operator
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