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 8260401 Details
Epoch: 387 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 81954084 epoch_slot_no: 133284 block_no: 8260224 slot_leader_id: 4615400 size: 52402 time: 2023-01-12 10:46:15 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcdf1f42f40b9df1d0c1b781f188cfec0b8e95ed0af907755c382f116cb5c2793Block Operator
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