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 8264806 Details
Epoch: 387 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 82043786 epoch_slot_no: 222986 block_no: 8264629 slot_leader_id: 7047398 size: 33387 time: 2023-01-13 11:41:17 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x57f76edcd5b261d8f9fe8f4381fe581153a2e838e1e5b7f1e521a1d175a135c0Block Operator
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