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 8262963 Details
Epoch: 387 Number of transactions in block: 46 slot_no: 82007054 epoch_slot_no: 186254 block_no: 8262786 slot_leader_id: 4992149 size: 88437 time: 2023-01-13 01:29:05 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2e3d08a42862c0a189e4fd492c24e28b3e4fb0bdd32ca7c74d332cb897f009b8Block Operator
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