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 8269613 Details
Epoch: 387 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 82144351 epoch_slot_no: 323551 block_no: 8269436 slot_leader_id: 7253610 size: 83930 time: 2023-01-14 15:37:22 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x97c3260569ca4cdfeadfc4e7070bbbacb7aa47819306dd4a19dab4ab24dee4f1Block Operator
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