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 8293463 Details
Epoch: 388 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 82627528 epoch_slot_no: 374728 block_no: 8293286 slot_leader_id: 4556883 size: 62937 time: 2023-01-20 05:50:19 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x967041b70d476ccde688aa32074b8dd225a5b01e9e5d7e8a60e8a792331c12ecBlock Operator
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