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 8268554 Details
Epoch: 387 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 82121625 epoch_slot_no: 300825 block_no: 8268377 slot_leader_id: 5409679 size: 88625 time: 2023-01-14 09:18:36 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf59c61e99c45bae93446794765931f281b92b41733995329b5b121850e01bd68Block Operator
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