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 8281441 Details
Epoch: 388 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 82384907 epoch_slot_no: 132107 block_no: 8281264 slot_leader_id: 4876178 size: 11059 time: 2023-01-17 10:26:38 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcff919ae2b1483bad1e05fb0a1c19ed7eb1399b5f5440b5678dd84fe4bac75b8Block Operator
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