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 8267275 Details
Epoch: 387 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 82095304 epoch_slot_no: 274504 block_no: 8267098 slot_leader_id: 6283026 size: 42681 time: 2023-01-14 01:59:55 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3bfc7ffa88352aedc4b36dea074d37709186179fb8be4c63e789ba27d6d59167Block Operator
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