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 8262522 Details
Epoch: 387 Number of transactions in block: 47 slot_no: 81997652 epoch_slot_no: 176852 block_no: 8262345 slot_leader_id: 6008773 size: 83455 time: 2023-01-12 22:52:23 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8b8858a21e95fbc65e2adb2f379f43597a498fe46b0fe80b52de85ea0a876ad3Block Operator
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