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 8265472 Details
Epoch: 387 Number of transactions in block: 47 slot_no: 82057135 epoch_slot_no: 236335 block_no: 8265295 slot_leader_id: 4557401 size: 87477 time: 2023-01-13 15:23:46 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3c1180631c1f453306bbb4b84936cedf55630a177f664f63b9802f947e99eddaBlock Operator
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