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 8270873 Details
Epoch: 387 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 82169730 epoch_slot_no: 348930 block_no: 8270696 slot_leader_id: 5979776 size: 29474 time: 2023-01-14 22:40:21 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3a3b8a6aa550b1b744a7d254896c03a96d49cf68eef9380bba742f0473aec59dBlock Operator
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