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 8284957 Details
Epoch: 388 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 82454926 epoch_slot_no: 202126 block_no: 8284780 slot_leader_id: 7046714 size: 1876 time: 2023-01-18 05:53:37 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xffbdf3d64aff20537f9d0b4bb1bdcaf0e84e4aa2b23a883b55df582fe9a36097Block Operator
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