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 8273106 Details
Epoch: 387 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 82214871 epoch_slot_no: 394071 block_no: 8272929 slot_leader_id: 5321971 size: 22696 time: 2023-01-15 11:12:42 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa2ae69f8aa9b5057e8b844f84ef95a5b0780b15ed9a3243886c71e8d7f20e934Block Operator
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