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 8285207 Details
Epoch: 388 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 82459467 epoch_slot_no: 206667 block_no: 8285030 slot_leader_id: 8020025 size: 20418 time: 2023-01-18 07:09:18 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x422194e509dd0dce345674f0f55d77172973bedddb93893c2b57ed61852989c3Block Operator
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