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 8274823 Details
Epoch: 387 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 82249837 epoch_slot_no: 429037 block_no: 8274646 slot_leader_id: 8158224 size: 32351 time: 2023-01-15 20:55:28 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x34d933875e51b6b46f5c4964e47a9cece9af558f434a3aa1cade2f52dd958e2cBlock Operator
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