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 8274914 Details
Epoch: 387 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 82251623 epoch_slot_no: 430823 block_no: 8274737 slot_leader_id: 7046819 size: 55507 time: 2023-01-15 21:25:14 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9bd324e454475833ac8afc845266d59d4b683475ac7bd907590e07ba3a58d9d1Block Operator
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