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 8274396 Details
Epoch: 387 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 82241263 epoch_slot_no: 420463 block_no: 8274219 slot_leader_id: 4604290 size: 22760 time: 2023-01-15 18:32:34 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf588f8afb23ceeeb2a08125d32c5af4cbf75c26c5140aeb5a99996811edd39fcBlock Operator
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