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 8266379 Details
Epoch: 387 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 82076579 epoch_slot_no: 255779 block_no: 8266202 slot_leader_id: 4866814 size: 25072 time: 2023-01-13 20:47:50 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfd1a996fde44fe3519654e745d08593115a5ffb920fc3c87ef83cc6bb76a53edBlock Operator
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