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 8285438 Details
Epoch: 388 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 82463717 epoch_slot_no: 210917 block_no: 8285261 slot_leader_id: 7253610 size: 9378 time: 2023-01-18 08:20:08 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x25ef21ae072aa6a25f25d88a565b6ca23ce6a05f8591611648cb204bd310840fBlock Operator
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