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 8271974 Details
Epoch: 387 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 82192168 epoch_slot_no: 371368 block_no: 8271797 slot_leader_id: 5609033 size: 39982 time: 2023-01-15 04:54:19 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xff5251e2f12fd1ac05dd58d0374e18548fd484e8408246e28ab54cd80cb60d2fBlock Operator
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