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 8284131 Details
Epoch: 388 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 82438558 epoch_slot_no: 185758 block_no: 8283954 slot_leader_id: 5026460 size: 51007 time: 2023-01-18 01:20:49 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xce6534160119d58f6e45c7f13514d0c10c095aa16652a27b858a994a2c8a48faBlock Operator
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