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 8272689 Details
Epoch: 387 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 82205807 epoch_slot_no: 385007 block_no: 8272512 slot_leader_id: 5461729 size: 38491 time: 2023-01-15 08:41:38 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x144fa8646c94febeac0caa405fe6ba44c88aee234aa79ff8eac2f2a24fe30fefBlock Operator
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