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 8268853 Details
Epoch: 387 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 82128105 epoch_slot_no: 307305 block_no: 8268676 slot_leader_id: 4982013 size: 46804 time: 2023-01-14 11:06:36 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf594f0d101efb9625557323f6698c3c9cc890e1de326d9e137855a84b9e8e1caBlock Operator
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