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 8270616 Details
Epoch: 387 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 82164557 epoch_slot_no: 343757 block_no: 8270439 slot_leader_id: 5424679 size: 44440 time: 2023-01-14 21:14:08 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe3a2fd3739cba952619ae50b3fd2c1579233b3cfb7140e6bddd24946ccc971e6Block Operator
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