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 8292886 Details
Epoch: 388 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 82615788 epoch_slot_no: 362988 block_no: 8292709 slot_leader_id: 7046511 size: 4061 time: 2023-01-20 02:34:39 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6658acd535f599e0e6efdaa114867c579bfad835dfc655d3c4f08033f215f5abBlock Operator
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