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 8254738 Details
Epoch: 387 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 81838117 epoch_slot_no: 17317 block_no: 8254561 slot_leader_id: 4731801 size: 72875 time: 2023-01-11 02:33:28 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x379db0df33b73355bf6051ea6fdb045d0e15327011c46b9602d7ef8e08d0d62aBlock Operator
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