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 8271005 Details
Epoch: 387 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 82172656 epoch_slot_no: 351856 block_no: 8270828 slot_leader_id: 5533593 size: 24345 time: 2023-01-14 23:29:07 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6c1faa201342bc284a6794f797d825a27a1bb6004f75fbc4413a883d36131283Block Operator
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