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 8257049 Details
Epoch: 387 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 81885394 epoch_slot_no: 64594 block_no: 8256872 slot_leader_id: 4964312 size: 87674 time: 2023-01-11 15:41:25 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd5a7fdc70cd614fd677238eaee0c4429b5e4f6c5d26ef43301ddc9b355670a58Block Operator
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