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 8256684 Details
Epoch: 387 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 81877459 epoch_slot_no: 56659 block_no: 8256507 slot_leader_id: 8047028 size: 23883 time: 2023-01-11 13:29:10 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xde76fb7aee10fc6a211626f77ba5f4948adb877475fa92ff1a0f1b2899181438Block Operator
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