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 8281953 Details
Epoch: 388 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 82395182 epoch_slot_no: 142382 block_no: 8281776 slot_leader_id: 5722985 size: 40357 time: 2023-01-17 13:17:53 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb64d8fca09f80552d21a8205dc93e2ef89a8e49a9de320d20c94c7ecb1354573Block Operator
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