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 8285778 Details
Epoch: 388 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 82470383 epoch_slot_no: 217583 block_no: 8285601 slot_leader_id: 6542599 size: 44995 time: 2023-01-18 10:11:14 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x69f4a668368f30e3e6c725a21c239d767eec1942a7fea79564c7f0fe9a23bb73Block Operator
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