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 8266259 Details
Epoch: 387 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 82074026 epoch_slot_no: 253226 block_no: 8266082 slot_leader_id: 5030962 size: 54273 time: 2023-01-13 20:05:17 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x188f08b9a87f046c6773209bb76db1c7f15ad643d2f03d6d15d2a77e9a771aaaBlock Operator
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