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 8295108 Details
Epoch: 388 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 82662783 epoch_slot_no: 409983 block_no: 8294931 slot_leader_id: 4560749 size: 40498 time: 2023-01-20 15:37:54 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7c8e402b0bb04c2dd380b9d175d1ff398d2ab2dae1787af3658a0543aa13fd39Block Operator
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