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 8262642 Details
Epoch: 387 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 82000229 epoch_slot_no: 179429 block_no: 8262465 slot_leader_id: 4556117 size: 31171 time: 2023-01-12 23:35:20 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcde0cb8a761a7efa6e9f45d78776356691a6cbcd189165cd696ff79bb450aa01Block Operator
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