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 8295070 Details
Epoch: 388 Number of transactions in block: 58 slot_no: 82661837 epoch_slot_no: 409037 block_no: 8294893 slot_leader_id: 4555410 size: 87728 time: 2023-01-20 15:22:08 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd8cd134c4b5672f9dc4cec59090576c2e6c8dddf4eeb3c485f679708a5d70717Block Operator
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