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 8269308 Details
Epoch: 387 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 82138287 epoch_slot_no: 317487 block_no: 8269131 slot_leader_id: 6574510 size: 72531 time: 2023-01-14 13:56:18 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc9aa251f0376ff1ddc8a2bdfa261c3f412814c53d658e87a0f3b28a1afecae8eBlock Operator
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