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 8282735 Details
Epoch: 388 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 82411110 epoch_slot_no: 158310 block_no: 8282558 slot_leader_id: 7046472 size: 19924 time: 2023-01-17 17:43:21 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xae9299361df4b0ea44735f56a5cb4fa5aecefa7a62c3d63948ff7b34e155a809Block Operator
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