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 8294894 Details
Epoch: 388 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 82658233 epoch_slot_no: 405433 block_no: 8294717 slot_leader_id: 5246212 size: 9966 time: 2023-01-20 14:22:04 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x81463903a56c0333a02ca019e62b5756c35f5905e2283a440de84e749c72b0e7Block Operator
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