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 8284677 Details
Epoch: 388 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 82449339 epoch_slot_no: 196539 block_no: 8284500 slot_leader_id: 5138431 size: 3426 time: 2023-01-18 04:20:30 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x60c90dd7fcb24f6c7a780edc49850507795e28787e402903df8e4067ffc92646Block Operator
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