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 8273154 Details
Epoch: 387 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 82215875 epoch_slot_no: 395075 block_no: 8272977 slot_leader_id: 5722985 size: 13371 time: 2023-01-15 11:29:26 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc866104003993cc80306c7f24096dec04763e57fea9e68934873f13790f6e5eaBlock Operator
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