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 8257222 Details
Epoch: 387 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 81888874 epoch_slot_no: 68074 block_no: 8257045 slot_leader_id: 6271615 size: 40718 time: 2023-01-11 16:39:25 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdf2599d5102d30bef338d205ec13faf687e81794c313a49a7758d647ba632d53Block Operator
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