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 8257484 Details
Epoch: 387 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 81894707 epoch_slot_no: 73907 block_no: 8257307 slot_leader_id: 6436344 size: 19518 time: 2023-01-11 18:16:38 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x851310e386bdddbde34692ca23b60bce4b0f42d3f05aa90a279ddd80a5e79585Block Operator
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