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 8282649 Details
Epoch: 388 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 82409690 epoch_slot_no: 156890 block_no: 8282472 slot_leader_id: 4563239 size: 74034 time: 2023-01-17 17:19:41 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6ade11f3b13debed2d5097261a07ef03a73ab7721088fe84d78e00875380da4dBlock Operator
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