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 8281674 Details
Epoch: 388 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 82389379 epoch_slot_no: 136579 block_no: 8281497 slot_leader_id: 5766813 size: 17985 time: 2023-01-17 11:41:10 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xab4ba759909588556b6bee6dcbc98ffc0dcda3b9e4aad7aca66a4831c913645dBlock Operator
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