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 8266597 Details
Epoch: 387 Number of transactions in block: 56 slot_no: 82081130 epoch_slot_no: 260330 block_no: 8266420 slot_leader_id: 7335667 size: 88219 time: 2023-01-13 22:03:41 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5703c7ff64289458d82fbd9fdcab6844aa2e8a2ee39ad38bbb82f3121e59f7e0Block Operator
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