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 8274949 Details
Epoch: 387 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 82252223 epoch_slot_no: 431423 block_no: 8274772 slot_leader_id: 7257008 size: 8666 time: 2023-01-15 21:35:14 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7312865d91b9e4baf194c76e54542075525fcd0b0cf0c2b5fb79995ed847dd20Block Operator
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