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 8285128 Details
Epoch: 388 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 82457830 epoch_slot_no: 205030 block_no: 8284951 slot_leader_id: 5868201 size: 40764 time: 2023-01-18 06:42:01 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe1aae02088c7b49fdb148d47fa438fdcde05d11d93452576d649de24398a6ad1Block Operator
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