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 8274679 Details
Epoch: 387 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 82246938 epoch_slot_no: 426138 block_no: 8274502 slot_leader_id: 4566758 size: 44315 time: 2023-01-15 20:07:09 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8721af0662c68021c71a0b4fa4c9f6a109af5738940818eedefbbb8f9ea19399Block Operator
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