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 8268038 Details
Epoch: 387 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 82110726 epoch_slot_no: 289926 block_no: 8267861 slot_leader_id: 4558367 size: 69226 time: 2023-01-14 06:16:57 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6e2b76432e0c38f934272fd5c6047ff54c299ba54bd0014a8533246e0c1ede62Block Operator
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