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 8293861 Details
Epoch: 388 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 82636068 epoch_slot_no: 383268 block_no: 8293684 slot_leader_id: 7356967 size: 18884 time: 2023-01-20 08:12:39 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6787029bc0623ec9a31d6dbfb1ff860bcbeb89f3f78bd28a7bb18c861fe8d24cBlock Operator
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