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 8268263 Details
Epoch: 387 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 82115099 epoch_slot_no: 294299 block_no: 8268086 slot_leader_id: 4555889 size: 25631 time: 2023-01-14 07:29:50 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9478fadf3a2bc73c3d646531364dbf3c8fbb624c42be025b17c7212260958412Block Operator
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