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 8250978 Details
Epoch: 386 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 81761471 epoch_slot_no: 372671 block_no: 8250801 slot_leader_id: 4578791 size: 47468 time: 2023-01-10 05:16:02 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8e7e38ce8801ae2048552dda8a51795ff4fb881b21a5396297011b0b7a9a34a6Block Operator
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