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 8256836 Details
Epoch: 387 Number of transactions in block: 51 slot_no: 81880889 epoch_slot_no: 60089 block_no: 8256659 slot_leader_id: 6447436 size: 88791 time: 2023-01-11 14:26:20 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x033aa1028f9401cfe7259784c74bd097b7e0b7a8f099511043c1e7c51626da4dBlock Operator
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