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 8251707 Details
Epoch: 386 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 81776175 epoch_slot_no: 387375 block_no: 8251530 slot_leader_id: 5589890 size: 34341 time: 2023-01-10 09:21:06 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcb1a0fbfc26d0766526606744ee8010bd569050342e5dd445be50ac9b9d0a723Block Operator
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