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 8274725 Details
Epoch: 387 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 82248017 epoch_slot_no: 427217 block_no: 8274548 slot_leader_id: 5116252 size: 24632 time: 2023-01-15 20:25:08 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbcff680bf18b36da229c7b77aadabefc70b8db3599e6b2eae48ee5074be2991cBlock Operator
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