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 8266791 Details
Epoch: 387 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 82085416 epoch_slot_no: 264616 block_no: 8266614 slot_leader_id: 4719579 size: 19685 time: 2023-01-13 23:15:07 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4467b543fb3f7f38af76360ae2fdbd951e073643c34bd0a86576f3d50d7d43b3Block Operator
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