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 8294473 Details
Epoch: 388 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 82649434 epoch_slot_no: 396634 block_no: 8294296 slot_leader_id: 5649410 size: 20065 time: 2023-01-20 11:55:25 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x69984667aba29af142bf45cd219e51b742f69d42ada6392879ef31630f300782Block Operator
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