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 8269154 Details
Epoch: 387 Number of transactions in block: 44 slot_no: 82135060 epoch_slot_no: 314260 block_no: 8268977 slot_leader_id: 6865008 size: 74920 time: 2023-01-14 13:02:31 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x51eb502da331b180e36ae4fc870fd462446f45ba652087f4f6306b2a3d388a70Block Operator
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