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 8282400 Details
Epoch: 388 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 82404811 epoch_slot_no: 152011 block_no: 8282223 slot_leader_id: 4917548 size: 84258 time: 2023-01-17 15:58:22 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x07328e7ba2f28ff4a4f2411a8f38cb29bff56a92c726bff3e33be1d250bb0b0aBlock Operator
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