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 8267391 Details
Epoch: 387 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 82097472 epoch_slot_no: 276672 block_no: 8267214 slot_leader_id: 4606002 size: 38241 time: 2023-01-14 02:36:03 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa5c253776494ffcb025c0eecfc0eda76a6f1f2c0324762ba3090e3c5351ead73Block Operator
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