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 8282965 Details
Epoch: 388 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 82415605 epoch_slot_no: 162805 block_no: 8282788 slot_leader_id: 7046472 size: 20218 time: 2023-01-17 18:58:16 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x62c9718ecda94910a021c332262f71c1f56c7ad0247782b0e4cfdde5c2b2b11aBlock Operator
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