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 8265697 Details
Epoch: 387 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 82061716 epoch_slot_no: 240916 block_no: 8265520 slot_leader_id: 7046639 size: 88749 time: 2023-01-13 16:40:07 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa4e01f0421c46cceee901dea92b1e070f913c7d6560c15699a3ac94326070d3cBlock Operator
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