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 8253022 Details
Epoch: 386 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 81803094 epoch_slot_no: 414294 block_no: 8252845 slot_leader_id: 5159587 size: 55168 time: 2023-01-10 16:49:45 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa5ee7fa5b890a45cf2ddee88b871fb9c0702f6dc8f842beb87ee3d30897b1f96Block Operator
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