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 8262395 Details
Epoch: 387 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 81994539 epoch_slot_no: 173739 block_no: 8262218 slot_leader_id: 5654323 size: 82772 time: 2023-01-12 22:00:30 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfcfae2d16af94069fbb80f4ae1eceb952274040e9a0ce35020be97f260378d6fBlock Operator
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