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 8269364 Details
Epoch: 387 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 82139307 epoch_slot_no: 318507 block_no: 8269187 slot_leader_id: 7897322 size: 32712 time: 2023-01-14 14:13:18 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x459ae90b520617d125c87b3b12193aded04f8de686a0c368e7622509a8e0cbceBlock Operator
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