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 8263846 Details
Epoch: 387 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 82024971 epoch_slot_no: 204171 block_no: 8263669 slot_leader_id: 6729346 size: 43531 time: 2023-01-13 06:27:42 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbbd6ab9d081d78c4ebf7dd800befdede8f3c85f5acc943850672581ee7af5eeaBlock Operator
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