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 8262641 Details
Epoch: 387 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 82000212 epoch_slot_no: 179412 block_no: 8262464 slot_leader_id: 5369270 size: 51560 time: 2023-01-12 23:35:03 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x03efd4297873063091b6f279e7f8c39b612edcbb9dd596a31fe6caa7ecb6c10bBlock Operator
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