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 8257566 Details
Epoch: 387 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 81896170 epoch_slot_no: 75370 block_no: 8257389 slot_leader_id: 4610095 size: 37602 time: 2023-01-11 18:41:01 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x37020bbb001cd648e04b93a489b107aa2d1f0d19a096e51efba746954f3fa603Block Operator
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