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 8260320 Details
Epoch: 387 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 81952666 epoch_slot_no: 131866 block_no: 8260143 slot_leader_id: 7046460 size: 32420 time: 2023-01-12 10:22:37 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb638ab17a930747e556dacf7dd6f7c3e1896f9bdbfbeffd9f778e3684afdf4b4Block Operator
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