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 8283075 Details
Epoch: 388 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 82417760 epoch_slot_no: 164960 block_no: 8282898 slot_leader_id: 7048039 size: 88775 time: 2023-01-17 19:34:11 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x440cb155e311a4bc7dd5b94a8cd4ad0d8901d7e78b7fdaf454c885205a2dc378Block Operator
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