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 8256786 Details
Epoch: 387 Number of transactions in block: 54 slot_no: 81879590 epoch_slot_no: 58790 block_no: 8256609 slot_leader_id: 7197012 size: 82748 time: 2023-01-11 14:04:41 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7212bb3cd6609598545f5deb03c4c26548e4e1a38381e0cf61bc36d82ab52c82Block Operator
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