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 8282834 Details
Epoch: 388 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 82412989 epoch_slot_no: 160189 block_no: 8282657 slot_leader_id: 4821636 size: 80096 time: 2023-01-17 18:14:40 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xefd82127e7f135a63be466d5f2c096e9df2295b9221a940ab393dc7c0bffbb0cBlock Operator
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