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 8260846 Details
Epoch: 387 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 81963453 epoch_slot_no: 142653 block_no: 8260669 slot_leader_id: 5128498 size: 50923 time: 2023-01-12 13:22:24 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x337aa469bfa77b259e7b2a5270a02ab36c5aaeade4b3957d3c720d04196da40eBlock Operator
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