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 8294254 Details
Epoch: 388 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 82644542 epoch_slot_no: 391742 block_no: 8294077 slot_leader_id: 4604290 size: 72759 time: 2023-01-20 10:33:53 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6f0094aa7ad00e72b2944d16026e42959ebc1044b75737b881261344587b9c46Block Operator
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