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 8381659 Details
Epoch: 393 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 84457500 epoch_slot_no: 44700 block_no: 8381482 slot_leader_id: 7895044 size: 43678 time: 2023-02-10 10:09:51 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3ad07b417a722eb753a0ae41c2b89a36335a865b9c224cf84bb3b758e6f601f3Block Operator
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