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 8252015 Details
Epoch: 386 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 81782293 epoch_slot_no: 393493 block_no: 8251838 slot_leader_id: 4556014 size: 22242 time: 2023-01-10 11:03:04 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc415ed467210e34718f8c3742c2b9ba8705eaf0faef02c339dce68f454c78e6aBlock Operator
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