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 8260498 Details
Epoch: 387 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 81956001 epoch_slot_no: 135201 block_no: 8260321 slot_leader_id: 4562647 size: 63781 time: 2023-01-12 11:18:12 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd00f92dc72750c727c00365da87aabe66624f1ecf0a06cf52cb14ae64bc3ceebBlock Operator
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