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 8269146 Details
Epoch: 387 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 82134879 epoch_slot_no: 314079 block_no: 8268969 slot_leader_id: 4654290 size: 32468 time: 2023-01-14 12:59:30 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x633fa90bff8c51e4fc8b234bfd199fedf0c84a93aad901027be8b2f65e981a6cBlock Operator
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