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 8269863 Details
Epoch: 387 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 82148986 epoch_slot_no: 328186 block_no: 8269686 slot_leader_id: 4557275 size: 82508 time: 2023-01-14 16:54:37 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcd63d48289bbba4246f05fea29476442a1dfe73ec952851de85a9aa6f85b2317Block Operator
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