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 8257545 Details
Epoch: 387 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 81895637 epoch_slot_no: 74837 block_no: 8257368 slot_leader_id: 4563943 size: 16376 time: 2023-01-11 18:32:08 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd8f7837f9f07bee44f58453ea010aaae79a514d948fc089e6e554d94953e4987Block Operator
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