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 8268231 Details
Epoch: 387 Number of transactions in block: 45 slot_no: 82114476 epoch_slot_no: 293676 block_no: 8268054 slot_leader_id: 5301100 size: 55322 time: 2023-01-14 07:19:27 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x57b7cee53367e0d6d57c55c1ddab20918a73c85826b8d19e1507af2321d137e2Block Operator
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