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 8257149 Details
Epoch: 387 Number of transactions in block: 46 slot_no: 81887477 epoch_slot_no: 66677 block_no: 8256972 slot_leader_id: 5770141 size: 30884 time: 2023-01-11 16:16:08 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0ffc39a2c12621d8bb2c9aed5ca45d00ee333a6268c6d7e1141bc66354ea2f0cBlock Operator
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