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 8251200 Details
Epoch: 386 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 81766119 epoch_slot_no: 377319 block_no: 8251023 slot_leader_id: 4746643 size: 39051 time: 2023-01-10 06:33:30 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe139ad1edc4b5956a86c1ee1796c41bad8f9dbdaf44d2de33e29c67d0ec9cf5aBlock Operator
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