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 8382411 Details
Epoch: 393 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 84472362 epoch_slot_no: 59562 block_no: 8382234 slot_leader_id: 7046639 size: 82673 time: 2023-02-10 14:17:33 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xefe18d4d26b48e3c90f6f422dfcecfdb1e3095fb07509e150b0ce5d620e8648aBlock Operator
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