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 8271537 Details
Epoch: 387 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 82183327 epoch_slot_no: 362527 block_no: 8271360 slot_leader_id: 5096947 size: 12299 time: 2023-01-15 02:26:58 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x682539cb1d06fc17ff31302baae22fadf0c10bc82c5baabf1204475b48584d6fBlock Operator
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