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 8260802 Details
Epoch: 387 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 81962270 epoch_slot_no: 141470 block_no: 8260625 slot_leader_id: 4728179 size: 18002 time: 2023-01-12 13:02:41 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe803bebcffcbbd989ce80202aa3b85df034434684bd55398e9f02c4df393d7e0Block Operator
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