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 8266001 Details
Epoch: 387 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 82068942 epoch_slot_no: 248142 block_no: 8265824 slot_leader_id: 6624336 size: 88930 time: 2023-01-13 18:40:33 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5dc21264e4607589221d3170a409225af6ddfd4c23206175966b0148a4ee2c10Block Operator
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