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 8266189 Details
Epoch: 387 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 82072574 epoch_slot_no: 251774 block_no: 8266012 slot_leader_id: 7418054 size: 62872 time: 2023-01-13 19:41:05 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2a7b762bb30b2c63656bc0afb1de801b84874a4838bfb3bd7049fd66a7e2613dBlock Operator
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