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 8250507 Details
Epoch: 386 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 81751240 epoch_slot_no: 362440 block_no: 8250330 slot_leader_id: 7046459 size: 22033 time: 2023-01-10 02:25:31 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5a308e0d79be47ceb7db30be2385d59f3bb416bc647b4fa860d9216538790819Block Operator
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