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 8282182 Details
Epoch: 388 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 82400107 epoch_slot_no: 147307 block_no: 8282005 slot_leader_id: 6624897 size: 22500 time: 2023-01-17 14:39:58 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x18ee756a815100de22987c039fa742ee94d4069f56244e7069156ee9b6583398Block Operator
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