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 8294441 Details
Epoch: 388 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 82648671 epoch_slot_no: 395871 block_no: 8294264 slot_leader_id: 5045242 size: 19875 time: 2023-01-20 11:42:42 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcebb9bfddf8a2b00b7039e09df2f2e078a8ebec40a5d094349d74dac2f49a34dBlock Operator
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