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 8262435 Details
Epoch: 387 Number of transactions in block: 49 slot_no: 81995486 epoch_slot_no: 174686 block_no: 8262258 slot_leader_id: 7046639 size: 87464 time: 2023-01-12 22:16:17 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc457b30eabd46df947ce851c6f6edb34dbe5cfa60ef948f096e0af0fe0ae3e95Block Operator
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