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 8294096 Details
Epoch: 388 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 82641137 epoch_slot_no: 388337 block_no: 8293919 slot_leader_id: 6912505 size: 33708 time: 2023-01-20 09:37:08 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1ff4c7f866b64565c81b8e924ce95e288f93ac3f83253c65253a0434a46fd538Block Operator
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