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 8382454 Details
Epoch: 393 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 84473388 epoch_slot_no: 60588 block_no: 8382277 slot_leader_id: 5069862 size: 53595 time: 2023-02-10 14:34:39 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x14617bc2ebaea3e9b67459c51f29db0c3013e36b7b688225de8bcbd57ccb3d18Block Operator
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