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 8382475 Details
Epoch: 393 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 84473857 epoch_slot_no: 61057 block_no: 8382298 slot_leader_id: 4555906 size: 14690 time: 2023-02-10 14:42:28 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa9f1aa32cae0f014e4b35d6c3b467002196312506d840ce3318c8eb4c7f655daBlock Operator
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