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 8282984 Details
Epoch: 388 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 82415959 epoch_slot_no: 163159 block_no: 8282807 slot_leader_id: 7920586 size: 64167 time: 2023-01-17 19:04:10 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x599ccf0c6981bb021c6827f580ef2a4e06866cc6487022bf17d9763b14ab6ca9Block Operator
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