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 8273801 Details
Epoch: 387 Number of transactions in block: 47 slot_no: 82229063 epoch_slot_no: 408263 block_no: 8273624 slot_leader_id: 4564504 size: 88386 time: 2023-01-15 15:09:14 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb26641d2d971500ec409a3cba5a2000a34bedbec7e970b6df18431b712b9aecaBlock Operator
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