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 8268045 Details
Epoch: 387 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 82110897 epoch_slot_no: 290097 block_no: 8267868 slot_leader_id: 5770141 size: 55147 time: 2023-01-14 06:19:48 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd726559e85136986e2296b34aedd7789a6c2d77fa10a5b0a4f84ce28fa8a7f14Block Operator
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