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 8270588 Details
Epoch: 387 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 82163932 epoch_slot_no: 343132 block_no: 8270411 slot_leader_id: 5023414 size: 6422 time: 2023-01-14 21:03:43 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7cf9269f4c34f582bcd3f10e7de7ba0a437aaf2f8be2e111c432880a8617860bBlock Operator
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