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 8257191 Details
Epoch: 387 Number of transactions in block: 69 slot_no: 81888258 epoch_slot_no: 67458 block_no: 8257014 slot_leader_id: 8198306 size: 88242 time: 2023-01-11 16:29:09 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3949ae1011deed30261f522ad74b0de2bb756704cee831d3a13b49418567a90bBlock Operator
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