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 8266782 Details
Epoch: 387 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 82085200 epoch_slot_no: 264400 block_no: 8266605 slot_leader_id: 7046648 size: 86485 time: 2023-01-13 23:11:31 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x038edfef34c1e88149cdd747d07de84f9f9bb7a11b8af0c5a01ae3fa316dbfc8Block Operator
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