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 8382686 Details
Epoch: 393 Number of transactions in block: 59 slot_no: 84478385 epoch_slot_no: 65585 block_no: 8382509 slot_leader_id: 6912505 size: 72585 time: 2023-02-10 15:57:56 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9c158aa85b7e5d2353f3530df75bf3c1461a3ffa1a3999beb7be80e3710d64c2Block Operator
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