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 8291875 Details
Epoch: 388 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 82595342 epoch_slot_no: 342542 block_no: 8291698 slot_leader_id: 6011746 size: 80561 time: 2023-01-19 20:53:53 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x09281dda37e5840079a1d9a059c38ceca9c4c5c9857e06b29544f4673b404e76Block Operator
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