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 8257163 Details
Epoch: 387 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 81887657 epoch_slot_no: 66857 block_no: 8256986 slot_leader_id: 7179578 size: 1204 time: 2023-01-11 16:19:08 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x57591c931c94acfca082a5e6823e8e667d73c6c610432ed696b79665dd8e3bdbBlock Operator
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