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 8256214 Details
Epoch: 387 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 81867863 epoch_slot_no: 47063 block_no: 8256037 slot_leader_id: 7046460 size: 2922 time: 2023-01-11 10:49:14 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x05aabee40dd330a9e0f7de5237496f8e0d1e014d6a64b3755790fc25d26b582aBlock Operator
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