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 8283612 Details
Epoch: 388 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 82427996 epoch_slot_no: 175196 block_no: 8283435 slot_leader_id: 4577643 size: 75937 time: 2023-01-17 22:24:47 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd1f6b25803919696f924132aa1862d08a2a9b5e69b18fefe767398b027104315Block Operator
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