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 8284969 Details
Epoch: 388 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 82455135 epoch_slot_no: 202335 block_no: 8284792 slot_leader_id: 5279020 size: 70558 time: 2023-01-18 05:57:06 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x234cb2cd6bbb22f53225c38ad9826e90c06d17110514fdd9b03e585f2025ca57Block Operator
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