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 8382451 Details
Epoch: 393 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 84473301 epoch_slot_no: 60501 block_no: 8382274 slot_leader_id: 8175296 size: 82570 time: 2023-02-10 14:33:12 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3a0470e53625fa8a1d9f048bfd9dafc3429b619d8a4952e6947ccb1111c6235eBlock Operator
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