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 8268152 Details
Epoch: 387 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 82113180 epoch_slot_no: 292380 block_no: 8267975 slot_leader_id: 4698187 size: 9828 time: 2023-01-14 06:57:51 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x11a7bd886f27fb21ba99e7f78dc2d488ab651fa7ced7da4db81d5b2e4bdeee23Block Operator
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