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 8295272 Details
Epoch: 388 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 82666288 epoch_slot_no: 413488 block_no: 8295095 slot_leader_id: 4595854 size: 88170 time: 2023-01-20 16:36:19 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x509a4008e731ed3164781666bb16ba6168c06c7a9f128fd40f3ea0c119b7de6bBlock Operator
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