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 8301281 Details
Epoch: 389 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 82791554 epoch_slot_no: 106754 block_no: 8301104 slot_leader_id: 5152047 size: 17722 time: 2023-01-22 03:24:05 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0e90ca543070a1520fec7a20ff3ed5d61fbfc115ea7f2640a3d93e07f9f98d3aBlock Operator
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