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 8282686 Details
Epoch: 388 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 82410241 epoch_slot_no: 157441 block_no: 8282509 slot_leader_id: 6283026 size: 34489 time: 2023-01-17 17:28:52 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x840450e48b0e3c5be28955c9c17d463aab32942046f2d8dc1105e00d06d409a3Block Operator
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