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 8267546 Details
Epoch: 387 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 82100548 epoch_slot_no: 279748 block_no: 8267369 slot_leader_id: 4992149 size: 21430 time: 2023-01-14 03:27:19 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2b182dd08132d4e801e7e4d78a77f0df0a7d24e939b714a62902d731e678bbd0Block Operator
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