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 8266510 Details
Epoch: 387 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 82079416 epoch_slot_no: 258616 block_no: 8266333 slot_leader_id: 6532435 size: 82883 time: 2023-01-13 21:35:07 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcaa125275a3976fe47335a9a8586e65e7f2b3721d4d4597b555091cc447f3b8aBlock Operator
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