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 8282284 Details
Epoch: 388 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 82402466 epoch_slot_no: 149666 block_no: 8282107 slot_leader_id: 7047398 size: 87204 time: 2023-01-17 15:19:17 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc53972c64bd5c97c7283a6d416aeebad39fef2aee45a47839a548d1f92aa05f9Block Operator
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