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 8294905 Details
Epoch: 388 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 82658449 epoch_slot_no: 405649 block_no: 8294728 slot_leader_id: 4589362 size: 12507 time: 2023-01-20 14:25:40 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe675058f38b0841de376aa0a3145c3a72d2287d64c1fc2bfcc877bbb6e2cc51dBlock Operator
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