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 8382485 Details
Epoch: 393 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 84474060 epoch_slot_no: 61260 block_no: 8382308 slot_leader_id: 6624897 size: 88811 time: 2023-02-10 14:45:51 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x642b0aa50f88dc4a1346c6b11e251808cb2b628a7573aaeece426a8348828c84Block Operator
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