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 8253282 Details
Epoch: 386 Number of transactions in block: 55 slot_no: 81808098 epoch_slot_no: 419298 block_no: 8253105 slot_leader_id: 4556014 size: 85854 time: 2023-01-10 18:13:09 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe812141e820765fcb4d6e085259326429486d16eb71ad0e4f80d42b21290c6dcBlock Operator
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