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 8295705 Details
Epoch: 388 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 82675677 epoch_slot_no: 422877 block_no: 8295528 slot_leader_id: 5576144 size: 77921 time: 2023-01-20 19:12:48 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3fd19e7c4fd972b68c74b0f2b448bbc890b5889a11d7d12a9310dfafe3bc757dBlock Operator
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