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 8263905 Details
Epoch: 387 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 82026426 epoch_slot_no: 205626 block_no: 8263728 slot_leader_id: 5722985 size: 29706 time: 2023-01-13 06:51:57 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa3c5f8ae0f1a8cc3f1519b4c4261faa3d3a78211e02749b81f0cdeabe20421fcBlock Operator
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