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 8281771 Details
Epoch: 388 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 82391524 epoch_slot_no: 138724 block_no: 8281594 slot_leader_id: 4589362 size: 86724 time: 2023-01-17 12:16:55 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x11afcb784736886fd72ef041665386dc21977d4c4904a7c15a61509f81354cbbBlock Operator
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