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 8256636 Details
Epoch: 387 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 81876491 epoch_slot_no: 55691 block_no: 8256459 slot_leader_id: 4568166 size: 47916 time: 2023-01-11 13:13:02 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x56421f8cf50da4fcb68a11cc5582fb601599ba160850f00843a15409a454b28bBlock Operator
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