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 8253032 Details
Epoch: 386 Number of transactions in block: 46 slot_no: 81803386 epoch_slot_no: 414586 block_no: 8252855 slot_leader_id: 7534995 size: 88509 time: 2023-01-10 16:54:37 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8257d771fdbc077db0aa535bd4205a7b522fb2e46827d412e4110c900a9b24b5Block Operator
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