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 8268314 Details
Epoch: 387 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 82116488 epoch_slot_no: 295688 block_no: 8268137 slot_leader_id: 4583034 size: 45448 time: 2023-01-14 07:52:59 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8e879df2e9ddd5c6eccd228883b140ec51c1694d5601dde822ad924463d950cfBlock Operator
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