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 8263397 Details
Epoch: 387 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 82015668 epoch_slot_no: 194868 block_no: 8263220 slot_leader_id: 4569197 size: 16740 time: 2023-01-13 03:52:39 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x900ba51033fb2fb4d233d057a46fbbf42053c086aaaae32edfc2786c23948ab4Block Operator
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