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 8274724 Details
Epoch: 387 Number of transactions in block: 52 slot_no: 82248003 epoch_slot_no: 427203 block_no: 8274547 slot_leader_id: 5307512 size: 78839 time: 2023-01-15 20:24:54 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x34717b82b2f4a33751946acc9c98be04e370c2eaa4243c3c9b5afc4eaa85f458Block Operator
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