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 8268450 Details
Epoch: 387 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 82119430 epoch_slot_no: 298630 block_no: 8268273 slot_leader_id: 4621417 size: 8870 time: 2023-01-14 08:42:01 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x603d98893d15a5dc02840c42d29ff87ddcad8805423f147031212539fc630664Block Operator
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