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 8283388 Details
Epoch: 388 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 82423644 epoch_slot_no: 170844 block_no: 8283211 slot_leader_id: 4563943 size: 62645 time: 2023-01-17 21:12:15 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8430a56b89447457e2ea9749d87204b2555c2a64e72802d43f2fc14859d9d7faBlock Operator
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