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 8273092 Details
Epoch: 387 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 82214588 epoch_slot_no: 393788 block_no: 8272915 slot_leader_id: 4575007 size: 34575 time: 2023-01-15 11:07:59 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8e8277930f0e5cd49a618a5d835e01059fa42291aad38b5806bc21fb337b9f03Block Operator
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