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 8273808 Details
Epoch: 387 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 82229198 epoch_slot_no: 408398 block_no: 8273631 slot_leader_id: 5246212 size: 68023 time: 2023-01-15 15:11:29 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x958d5edf86aced4ced4b9d319ac3b2415257fb617bad94bad47a9e5c941fe349Block Operator
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