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 8269568 Details
Epoch: 387 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 82143243 epoch_slot_no: 322443 block_no: 8269391 slot_leader_id: 5449407 size: 88300 time: 2023-01-14 15:18:54 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf1cd0bff3b39c122d8a3376f01bd4834ab87d5251e34e6c2f39b64af92739648Block Operator
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