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 8252562 Details
Epoch: 386 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 81793594 epoch_slot_no: 404794 block_no: 8252385 slot_leader_id: 4580757 size: 88125 time: 2023-01-10 14:11:25 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7dc82db21fc1cade40a2e571971fcc314f9ed588ccc4de8549f1e55581b79c65Block Operator
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