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 8274242 Details
Epoch: 387 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 82238165 epoch_slot_no: 417365 block_no: 8274065 slot_leader_id: 8035709 size: 64228 time: 2023-01-15 17:40:56 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5bb04eeb1e35851e471d5142fd0ddf93e7e610da1cf749bd5ea5bbf8db4e946bBlock Operator
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