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 8255245 Details
Epoch: 387 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 81848441 epoch_slot_no: 27641 block_no: 8255068 slot_leader_id: 5654921 size: 85313 time: 2023-01-11 05:25:32 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x82d300705c7757df06b6fc7f65bd113c8a82e1b0be9ae32f069f8f8ec9f05c79Block Operator
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