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 8254692 Details
Epoch: 387 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 81837151 epoch_slot_no: 16351 block_no: 8254515 slot_leader_id: 7123775 size: 8959 time: 2023-01-11 02:17:22 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4a2eb31983a0bfe4e82bca44b2e193d58c4e5c225a2c178f903dbef617a5ee20Block Operator
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