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 8266651 Details
Epoch: 387 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 82082295 epoch_slot_no: 261495 block_no: 8266474 slot_leader_id: 7455086 size: 43594 time: 2023-01-13 22:23:06 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xba3032796b2d49cd18faed895c13f1873513c802973a897ca99c8f36f0f87071Block Operator
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