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 8257164 Details
Epoch: 387 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 81887685 epoch_slot_no: 66885 block_no: 8256987 slot_leader_id: 4594584 size: 76692 time: 2023-01-11 16:19:36 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1756f0600e4c8b938bc3ea39cfee8a259fc1cda4853e87e4b5c8ba2456826d82Block Operator
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