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 8282328 Details
Epoch: 388 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 82403182 epoch_slot_no: 150382 block_no: 8282151 slot_leader_id: 4582207 size: 70887 time: 2023-01-17 15:31:13 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x75fef870c859fcd95efe0c7ebd0d9faf347a36342af203fbd2b1e74d892dc7d6Block Operator
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