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 8262998 Details
Epoch: 387 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 82007666 epoch_slot_no: 186866 block_no: 8262821 slot_leader_id: 7047398 size: 24269 time: 2023-01-13 01:39:17 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2cdd3f3266e4a8e672d02b816c1c1be8aa3163fb0f7387dfefce861812ec533aBlock Operator
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