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 8263581 Details
Epoch: 387 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 82019761 epoch_slot_no: 198961 block_no: 8263404 slot_leader_id: 7730065 size: 34918 time: 2023-01-13 05:00:52 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x098077378fffd05a13be8606d98c17d1a1b78baf74f3ad1bb0c3ba2da4ba1771Block Operator
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