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 8268399 Details
Epoch: 387 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 82118273 epoch_slot_no: 297473 block_no: 8268222 slot_leader_id: 4768924 size: 25420 time: 2023-01-14 08:22:44 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5d6dbcf311f39e5f524e1b5125296ca22fbeb737306e2ec41e46fa769892ab83Block Operator
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